Sir

We are duly favor'd with yours of the 27th Ulto and have Observed the Contents. The 16 Inch Cable which you say you have had Offer'd to you at 75 PCt would recommend for you to Accept it ー the Other shall be forwarded agreeable to your desire ー As to the Hemp it is engaged and was in expectation of its being delivered at this place in this, however are now promised to have it down some time in the Ensuing Week ー And as Soon as it comes to hand you may be assured it shall be immediately forwarded ー by whom shall endeaver to send the other Articles Wanting² ー In the Interim We are with much Esteem Sir [&c.]

Mr Bars Deane at Wethersfield