[Baltimore] 25 Janry 1775
I wrote to you the 21st Inst to which Refer. I have not Yet got a Vessel for [James] Forde, but have some hopes of Getting one soon. the Hope is Full save 150 bals. which I hope to get in for her to Sail on Sunday I have not drawn a bill yet and only 60 Hhds on board on freight 50 bbls Bread 50 Do Flour 50 Hhds Seed & 1500 bushels wheat for the owner. the rest for our Selfs. which will go to G[eorge] D[arley]. and I shall draw on him for the Amt and if in your power to sell part of the whole for Cost I would have You do it, if the purchaser will take up the bills as will Ease G.D. and I assure you from the Quantity that is gone I have a bad Opinion of the sale. Prices as in my last. I shall write you soon by Sutter
1. Woolsey and Salmon Letter Book, LC.