Per Captain Cooper.

I am now to acknowledge the receipt of your favour of 15th August last inclosing my account Current with Messrs. Peach and Pierce as also my account with you. which I have examined and found both correct and have noted the same accordingly. I observe in yours what you say about my distance from the Sea(of Warr. in answer to which you cant but be sencible that as all commerce is stoped and Collecting in Debts at this critical juncture is almost impossible as we can take little or no country Produce, but are obliged to take Bonds with mortgages. I can assure you I should be as willing to remitt as you would be to receive. I hope that the Alwise God will so order Publick affairs. that we may soon have an Honourable and lasting Peace, which will enable us to make remittances as formerly. I remain with much esteem, at same time wishing you the compliments of the Season.