New London Jan 16th 1776.
To Samueel Solly Wintworth Esqr Merchent in Domineco —
Sir, I Received yours of the 9th and 30th Novr the Letter Inclosing Accot Sales of Sixty Mules Imported in the Ship America John Lamb Master Amo to thirteen hundred & seventy Seven pounds 16/ 1½ Sterling. And observe that you think the Risque is too Great to send me the Bills untill you here from me. If the Money is in good hands I am content to let it remain on Interest, untill I shall have occasion for it, & when that will be is uncertain as all our Trade is now at an end, & God knows wether we shall ever be in a Situation to Carry it on Again, no Bussiness now but preperation for Warr, Ravaging Villages, Burning of Towns, &c Inclos'd you have some of our last Papers. I am &c
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1. Shaw Letter Book, YUL.