Balt[imor]e 11t Septr 1775
Sir
We inclose you Invoice & B.L. [Bill of Lading] of 132 Bbls flour Shipp'd by us in the Sloop Industry Stephen Pearce Master which you'll please Sell in any part of the West Indies & at what time you may think will be most to our Interest & [in]Vest the Nt proceeds in Cotton, Rum & Coffee, procure us for our Use, one Bble of the best pick'd Coffee. We wish you Success in your Voyage a pleasant passage & are Your [&c.]
1. Smith Letter Book, MdHS.