1840's stampless folded letter written by (last name Laidley) at Kanawha C.H. (Court House) in Virginia (now West Virginia) and sent to his father John Laidley in Guyandotte, Cabelle County, VA (West Virginia). The letter header is Charleston. The writer is working at the courts which he says are in session. He spends most of his time apologizing to his father for some incident that apparently upset his father. Repaired tear visible on scan. More study should reward you.