Philada, June 1st 1794.
Sir
I have requested Mr Thos Norwell of Richmond to take out
warrants for the 10,000 acres of land, which you mention, as vacant,
in the neighbourhood of the mines, and to forward them to you. As
your Brother does not seem inclined, and as you have signified that
it is not altogether convenient to you, to be concerned in them, I
have requested him to take them out for me, and on my account,
and to draw upon me for the amount I have to request you, that
you will pay as early attention as possible to having them laid, and
to the best advantage, and to have them returned into the Office,
and whatever expence may attend it, I shall be ready to pay it. if
there should be any more remaining vacant, I shall be obliged to
you if you will inform me of it, and also of any land that there may
be, to be disposed of in the neighbourhood of the mines, with the
particulars, such as the situation, quality, and price, respecting it.
I have only to add, That I have recd the Article of agreement
betwixt you, yr brother, and me, and the deed for the Lead Mine
tract, but those two, respecting the property at Lynchburgh, and
Richmond, have not yet reacht me, which I must request you to
attend to, and to send forward, which will oblige
Yr humble Servt
Thos Ruston
[Addressed:] Mr. Moses Austin at the Lead Mines Wythe County
Virginia-