London 15 May 1775
Dear Sir!
You have inclosed Acct. Sales for 1 hhd Tobo recd P Friendship, Roman nt procds £2.13.7 to yr credt. However small these sales may appear, when you consider the uncommon lightness & the general low price last year there is no room for complaint, however 'tis in your power to get ample amends by shipg largely this year since the price lately his risen very much & therefore hope for your kind assistance in the loadg my ships the Adventure & Prospect for which I shall esteem myself greatly obliged. You will be so good to give me an answr to mine P the Adventure respecting your Br Thos affairs, that I may know how to act for his benefit I am &
1. William Lee Letter Book, VHS.