(seq. 5)

Contd.

I have now to inform you that if you can deliver Flour
in this plan within the course of two months. I will insure you 22
dollars per barrell for any quantity not exceeding 1000 barrells. Out
of this there will be a deduction of 10 dls per barl. 5 of which goes to
the King & 5 to the Count Januco as duties, leaving to the Shiper
12 dollars per barrell. --

The Count Januco has engaged to me the above price for
any quantity of flour which I shall deliver within 60 days from
the 2nd inst. And shou'd you wish to avail yourself of this opportunity
to make a shipment this way, the probability is that
you wou'd make a handsome voyage, as the profits on the return
cargo wou'd be an object worthy of attention, for the prospect
now is that sugar will be very plenty and low in the course
of 4 or 5 weeks.

As I expect to tarry here some time, shall be
happy in corresponding with you, and receiving your commands
in general. -- I am &c... GAC

N. B. Sugars are now 8 & 10 dls & falling fast. Molasses 10 bits
P keg. -- Coffee 16 cents [???] [scarce] --

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[Presented in person]

Havana March 4th, 1799.
His Excellency the Conde Sta. Clarra.
Governor of the Havana

May it please your Excellency
I am a native citizen of the United
States of America, have resided now in this place on commercial
concrns, have resided here a considerable time, have frequently been
benefited by the salutary laws of this country, and in return I feel
a disposition to be instrumental in protecting as far as I am
protected. Under the influence of this idea, at this
moment of political alarm, I feel peculiarly happy in
having at my disposal, a life which can never be more
honorably pledg'd than in the service of your Excellency.