Thankful for past favors, the subscriber wishes to inform the public, that he still Manufactures Cotton Gins at his establishment in Stateburg on the most improved and approved plan, of the most simple construction, of the finest finish, and of the best materials to wit:  Steel Saws and steel plated Ribs, case hardened, in which he will sell for Two Dollars per Saw.  He also repairs old Gins and puts them in complete order, at the shortest notice.  All orders for Gins will be promptly and punctually attended to.

                                                                        WILLIAM ELLISON
Stateburg, May 1, 1848