M^r Williams
Sir

The quantity of Stores you have on hand & the difficulty you find in shipping them induces Us to accept of M^r. Monthieus proposal of taking his Goods out of the Mercury and loading entirely with the Stores of the public. M^r. Montieu has made that offer taking the same rate of Freight for the whole as was agreed for the quantity actually loaded already We shall not be able to see M^r. Monthieu before the Post goes to Day but shall be able to write you particularly by Wednesdays post We are &c.¹