(seq. 1)

Barbados 20th Sept 1731

{Sir}
This comes via Capt Webster {with} whom
comes our good Governour who I heartily wish
safe in England.

I now send you inclosed a coppy of the
acc't setled with Mr Andrews Att'ney, by {which} you'l
perceive he is in the debt £456:15:5 1/4 {which} they
have promised to pay me the begining of next year
{which} as soon as reced shall be sent you. Cap't: Nesbitt
will saile in a few days & then will write you att
Large on Andrews affairs for have been pretty much
hurryed of late on {account} of the unhappy accident between
Major [Masou?] & Col[?] Chearnley who was shot thorough
the head by the Major. Mr Somers will tell you how
the affair happened. I am with respect to yourself and
Madam Hales.

{Sincerely}
Your most humble servant
Joseph Young

Phillipps MS
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