London 15 May 75
Dear Sir!
I recd yr favr P Montgomerie wch came in time to procure paymt of yr bill to Duncan Campbell, for I wrote you long ago that it is not my general rule either to accept or pay bills without advice. You have have inclosed Acct Sales for 5 hhds Tobo recd P the Friendship, Roman, nt procds £71.14.8 also sales for 2 hhds recd P the James Capt Robinson nt procds £22.9.4 which sums are to yr credt ー These sales will certainly please you & I shd hope will induce you to ship all you possibly can this year & to use yr influence in procuring other consignmts to me. *I am sincerely concerned for the loss at Stratford especially as times like these "the Post of Honor is a private station." *(The sales for the Hhd No 11 by Roman, are as you desired made out in the name of Mr John Whaley & sent to him.) ー From such Ministers, as the Almighty at present permits to Scourge this Country, I wou'd not receive much less ask a favor. Their intention of enslavg America is now alass too evident. All accomodations are at an end for they have determined the Sword [alone] shall decide, therefore you know what to depend on. I have not a doubt of yr success, if you persevere, since besides yr own strength the Spaniards will certainly be upon us, as soon as the Blow is fairly struck in America. Mrs Lee & her little Patriot Willm Ludwell are well & send their Aunt [love?] I am &
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