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 I have sent your order in ten bales by the Speedwell, John Thompson, master, and you will find them as good and cheap as any that are to be had in London. I heartily thank you for your offered correspondence, and shall on all occasions use you with honour. I wish you all manner of success, and am, &c.

Sir,—Although the balance of the account between us has been so long standing in. my favour, yet I would not have applied to you at present, had not a very unexpected demand been made upon me for a considerable sum, which it is not in my power to answer. When I have an opportunity of seeing you, I shall then inform you of the nature of this demand, and the necessity of my discharging it. If it does not suit you to remit the whole, part will be thankfully received by—Your humble servant.

Sir,—I have just received yours, and am sorry to hear of your affliction. That the account between us was not sooner settled, was owing to the failure of two principal creditors. I have just received a remittance from Nottingham, and am greatly pleased that it is in my power to answer the whole of your demand. The balance between us is two hundred' and fifty pounds, for which I have sent inclosed an order on Mr Cash, the banker. I hope you will surmount this and every other difficulty, and am,—Your sincere well-wisher.

Mr Thompson,—The exigence of my affairs