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Lexington. 3d August 1818 Dear Genl. My disappointment at not seeing you during my visit to this place has been great indeed. Had my horses on my plantation afforded me the means of moving with facility I should have ventured as far as the agency, but I found them so poor, that it was impossible for me those little tours which attention to my Private affairs strongly required. My friends either were in the same situation or had use themselves for such of their cavalry as were capable of marching. In addition to the many inducements which I had for wishing to see you, the receipt of a letter a few days since from my friend Bibb has presented one that is