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Johnston + Bennehan [Whaven?] July 1st 1771

Gentlemen

Your Estm'd favour of 1st Febry. Last Was Recd. The 1st May
following Which cover'd an order for goods and herewith comes
Invoice thereof as near to your Oder as I could procure to Send By
this opportunity, and Shipt on Board the [Jinny?] Isaac
Mitchinson master for James River amount With all
Charges at your Debt £52.14.6 ~ Wish them safe
to hand and hope Will give content

I have Inclosed the Bill of [Ladering?] to Our mutual
friend Edward Stabler Mercht. Petersburg as Requested
is desired to forward the same to you, and Shall Be glad to
See a sample of your Best, Stout, [Weapponry?] Tobacco, the
[upland?] is always preferable here and is generally in
Demand; [Deer Shins in the Hair season kill and
[Well?] trim; few of Damaged Horns from 22;
to 2/2 a pound;

You'll observe I only charge 2 ½ prct Comm.
"Relieing" upon your [?] Remitances so ask Be in
Cash in 12 months from the time of shipping the goods
(tho we often have them By as 2 mo Before shipping) for
I would not send goods to America on a certainty to Be in
advance on the same terms, not Even if any Person would give
me Leave to charge his accot. With Ten pr ct Intest. for the life
of the Trade Depends upon punctual Remitance from America
and assure your selves What you commit to my care for sales
your Interest Shall Be kept in View as in such that of
Your Best Friend ~

John Nixon

I Expect my son John is in America Before this time