Toomsboro, Ga. Aug 4, 17
Mayor,
Mobile, Ala.
My Dear Sir:-
I "drove a big car from Dallas, Texas, via Shrevesport Vicksburg Montgomery and Macon to here, and I experienced very bad roads, and this letter is to learnfrom a reliable source the condition of the roads your way. and I wbuld more than thank you to tell me how the roads in and out of Mobile, and to what extent are they shelled, and if they are good bad are fair in to N-1 0-I have my family with me and I am trying to get the best possible way to return home.
With many appreciations for this favor, I am Hours very truly,
W.M. Shepherd,
Enclose find postage for reljy	Toomsboro,	Ga.