Balt[imor]e 14t Septr 1775
Gent
We inclose you B.L. [Bill of Lading] for 60 Hhds flaxseed, Shipp'd in the Snow Baltimore Capt [James] Clark. She touches at Derry. if Her Wheat is Sold there the flaxseed will also be Sold there, if not the Flaxseed will go to your Address in Cork you'll please to Sell it when you think it will be most to Advantage & remit the Nt proceeds to Mr James White in London for Accot of J. K. [John Kearns]. We are Gent [&c.]
1. Smith Letter Book, MdHS.