J. Bledsoe to General Green Clay, 25 March 1810

March 25th, 1810 Dear Genl I have sent by Wm. Gravess Waggon for a load of the apple trees you were good enough to promise me; finding it inconvenient to send an additional one; I wish about 20 of the eating fruits and the balance Crabs. They will require I suppose to be trimd and I should prefer them to be entirely reduced to the single principal stock with the main sprouts or bud untouched as they will soon put out branches again and the tree will be more vigorous and taller. I should be much Obliged if you add to your goodness by affording some assistance by one of your boys in taking them or and if it will not be too much trouble in seeing them loaded as otherwise they may be rubbed spoiled in carriage. [Illegible] I am told will preserve them. I hear you have gained your suit with Brooks I think it's a safe case. I am respectfully Yr. Friend and Obt Servt J. Bledsoe.