London [29] July 75 2
Sir!
I duely recd yr favr of 30 Uto & note the Contents. You have now inclosed Jno Finch Bill dated 1 May Ulto: at 4½ Usy for £34.1.1 Sterg which hope will meet wth honor, when paid please to remit the value. We have just advice of Genl Engagemt in America between the Provincials & the Kings Troops in wch the Provinls were victorious3 ー This business will not end in some years & at last it is probable will be to the irreparable Injury of Great Britn Surely Tobo must rise now. This unhappy Civil War will be advantageous to the Comercial powers of Europe who now will have the wonderful benefit of the American trade which England had before entirely to herself I am &c
1. William Lee Letter Book, VHS.
2. The date is approximated from the position of the letter in the letter book.
3. The battle of Bunker Hill.
