Sally Dudley to Clay, 23 Nov 1833

Clay's mother informs him that she regrets living so far from him, asks him whether or not he wanted to retain her slaves, and tells him not to worry about the money he owes. Nov. 23-1833 My Dear son I often think of you & regret that I live so far from you, Mc queen says Nancy was very sick last week when he was there. I am very sorry to hear it, write to me how you all are, has Brutus sent for his negroes yet, you didn't say in your letter whether you want to keep any of my negroes or not, if you do not, I want you to hire them out, I would prefer their living in the community, when that Beef is fat will you send it, or must I send for it, dont be uneasy about the money you owe me, I do not want you to sacrafice your property to get now, I woud rather see you contented in the enjoyment of religion, than to have all you possefs beside on this terristial globes my son you cannot conceive the feelings of a Mother towards her children give my love to Mary Jane farewell, your Mother S. Dudley page_0002 Casius M. Clay Madison County Sally Dudley Novr 23d 1833