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Dr Sir [Edenton?] 4th March 1783
Since I had the plasure of writing you by
Mr. Cain, this is the first opportunity that has offered.
I should have imbraced this opportunity of conveying up the
callico and Molasses but thought most advisable to decline
pruchasing of them as present, as I expect they may be had
upon much lower terms in a very short time. European goods
have fallen at least 100 [crossout] G within this three weeks.
a few West Indin articles continue to be high. good alum salt
may be had at two dollars a Bushel.

The Gentlemen of Edenton
have been amused sometime with an expectation of a speedy
pease, in consequence of which they have laid up most of
their ressels. So there is very Little Business done here at present.

Should a pease take place in the course of this summer,
which I think will hardly admit of a doubt, I expect few of
the Merchants now in Edenton will remain here,
And shall be glad to know whether you have any thoughts
of entering into [?] and also beg your advice with regard
to Myself. Colonel Thackston was proposing to me when
in Halifas to settle a [?] Cross Creek, of which he imma
gined you would willingly hold a part, I am sensible the
Place is much Better caluclated for [?] than any other in