London 16 May 75
Sir!
I yesterday recd yr esteem'd favor of the 9th Currt & am much obliged for yr information of the prices of Tobo with you, which are by no means equal to the price here, so that a consignmt of that article to yr market at this time must bring a great loss. From the political prospects of Affairs in Europe & America Tobo must rise still higher. You have inclosed Mr John Finch's Excha on Messrs W: Burrowes & Son Merchts in Hambro' for £46 sterlg: a 34/3 Flem. PL Sterg a 2½ Usances which please present for acceptance. If 'tis not honor'd let it be only noted, but not protested for Non Acceptance, of which you shall be farther advised when I know its Fate.
1. William Lee Letter Book, VHS.