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and himself and after consulting Mr Allen which was a
respect I thought due to him he advised me to embrace the
proposal) Pleased my word to Messr Gilmore & Black that
I would be [?] concerned Mr Black was generous enough to
propose throwing in all the property he can command and draw
only an equal share with Mr Gilmore + myself - the business
to be transacted in Benton by Black + myself in Halifax by Gilmore
As soon as the dissolution of the present [?] takes
place I shall set out for Halifax in order to close the books
of the two stores - when you may be assured I will do myself
the pleasure of visiting you------ my respects tomy
sister & family--
I am sir
Sincerely yours
B.S. Amis

Mr Burnham