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Dear Sir  I am favord with yours of July 10th & am much obliged by the consignmt of 4 hhds of Tobo P Roman for which I hope shortly to transmit you satisfactory sales

You will in all probability be a gainer by the Tobo you have left in the Country of the old crop, since there is almost an absolute certainty of the price rising greatly here upon yr exportation stoping in Septr, which I presume will most certainly take place according the Continental association, as there does not appear any chance of yr grievances being redressed this session of Parliamt, but I am firmly of opinion, that a strict & firm perseverance on the part of America in the measures adopted by the congress of her States, must inevitably procure her Justice at last. And I am also further of opinion, that the longer the contest continues the more it will contribute to the benefit & independance of America. In this contest the Tobo Colonies cannot loose as the price of one crop on the exportation stoping will nearly equal that of two. As yr importation of goods is stopd Mr Sadlers musick &c, cannot be sent now, however I hope Capt Brown will receive your kind assistance & advice in his loading the Adventure . . . I recommend Capt Brown to yr protection & assistance & with my most respectful Compts to yr good Lady & Family remain [&c.]