Jno. Richardson, Warm Springs, Ga., to George Handy, Philadelphia., Aug 24, 1849

Describes the surrounding countryside as very beautiful. Very fashionable resort. Surprised at absence of intoxicating drinks and travel on Sunday. Superior coaches and roads. With freedom from slavery, he thinks it would be a glorious country. Thinks this will surely come, although it may be postponed by foreign intervention. Blacks treated well in this section. Springs have temperature of 98 degrees; very beneficial. He is on his way home. Travels 20 to 30 miles a day by coach with his family.