Balt[imor]e 8t Septr 1775
Sir
This will be handed you by Mr Robt Buchanan who goes to See Florida, & will most probably visit your place. perhaps his Stay may be longer than he now intends, & will, if So, have Occasion for more Money than he Carries with him. Should he, you'll please Supply him with as far as £ 100 Stg & take his draft on us for the Arnot or on Messr Mildred & Roberts of London, which you may depend Shall meet with due Honour, we would preferr if Convenient to have it drawn for on us, but if 'tis not So Convenient, on our London friend will Serve. we are with Tenders of our best Services Your [&c.]
1. Smith Letter Book, MdHS.