August the 9th 1825
Mr James Gleves Sir I have discovered some complaint in the horse that I got of you which I know not what it is but I think it is something that renders the horse unsound thare foure I hope that you will take youre horse and send me my note by George Walton and you will oblige yous ob
John Hicks
Any contract that you and George Walton can make I will stand good to your for the Same in any other horse. Sir I hope that you will comply with those lines as I am afraid to sell the horse.