In Wayne County, NC 30 July 1823; Henry Daughtry wrote a letter to his brother and sister in which he mentioned "old Aunt America Howell is like to die with dropsy she is sweld all fit to bust." I have not been able to find the purchaser, in 2002, of the letter on Ebay. I have been in contact with the seller G. Thomas Bishop. His records of the sale are unavailable to him. Should anyone have knowledge of who the purchaser was or have full content of the letter and willing to share, I would be greatly appreciative. ALSO does anyone know the family connection between Henry Daughtry and Maria America Howell. He referred to he as "Old Aunt America Howell". Maria was dau of Henry Howell. I am descended from Henry and Rachel (Boyett) Howell via John H., b. 1777. I noted that as of the date of the letter and the family memories of Maria's birth abt 1720 would make her more than 100 years of age. WELDON HOWELL elbbbb0295@earthlink.net Why Wait? Move to EarthLink.