Balt[imor]e 14t Septr 1775
Gent
At the Recommendation of Mr Hugh Young we inclose you Bill Lading for 60 Hhds flaxseed, Shipp'd in his Snow the Baltimore Capt [James] Clark, if She discharges in Derry, you'll please Sell it to the best advantage. (we would not wish you to hasten the Sale), & remit the Nt proceeds to Mr James White in London for Accot of J. K. [John Kearns]. We are Gent [&c.]
1. Smith Letter Book MdHS.