Helper writes McGuire asking when his assistant might occupy the house that McGuire recently occupied in Mocksville. Transcription: Salisbury, February 23rd, 1866 Dr. McGuire House of Con? Raleigh NC Dear Sir: I received a letter yesterday from Mr. Martin dated at Raleigh informing me that I could rent the house you now occupy in Mocksville at the same rate that you pay for it. $75 or 100 per annum. Robert H. Broadfield Esq My assistant assayer for this division, the second, will take the house at that price and he would like possession of it at as early a day as possible after he shall have seen it. Very Respectfully, H. H. Helper