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Petersburg Jany 10th. 1785
Gentlemen
We are just now favourd with Yours of the 1st Inst. by Mr. Forrest who delivered us £12.. 13.. 6 at your Cr.. —We are sorry the ps. Cloth sent did not suit & leave it to yourselves either to return it or keep it & pay when convenient
By the bearer you'll receive a Hhd Molasses & acc herewith—We have no Iron left but square Bars but can procure it properly assorted at we believe £36 a Ton.
We have no West Indian Run but can get it at 3/3 Cask pd. down—There are no Almanacks in Town but shall procure some from Richmond by the time your next Wagons
come in - There is very good port wine to be got in Bottles - the price we believe is about [ ?] a doz. Mr Donalson begs his best respects to you and joins in wishing you many happy returns of the Season Our assembly rose last Friday but did nothing respecting old Debts - We are with much respect Gents ? Watson of [ ?] Poor D. Thomson died a few days ago
Mr Johnson [V, O ?] Benneham Merchants Orange
