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London 5 Feby. 1757

Edward Stabler

Esteemed Friend—

These come p the Lee Capt. Johnstoun referring thee to
mine dated 8 Ult^o. p Said Conveyance & Copy sent p the Last packet. When I put my
Letter in the Bags the Cap^t. had left word he would go away that, but on further enqui-
ry found he was like to stay some time. Immediately sett about thy orders, which have
compleated & Ship'd on board him. Thy goods lay just at the Top, which there will be
great Convenience in (as she is a large vesell) In thy getting them sooner than others.

The Cap^t. unloads at hampton James River: have Ship'd to thy order as p Invoice
and Bill Loading inclosed value with Insurance & Charges £489.12/.0.

Hope thou will receive them safe, & doubt not their giving content, being purchas'd on
the Best Terms. Most of this Cargoe was Insured at Ten Guineas p c^t, which been
made a good while, but when I had determin'd to Ship could get but litle done at
Twelve. the rest was obliged to give fifteen Guineas for, but expect there will be some
Convoy in that Cave shall receive the returns agreed upon. I have Included a Cask
of [Porter?] from John Townsend value 11.18.2. And a Box of Watches value 21. 0.0.
from Thomas Wagstaff. In any Bill Loading & pollicy which will save thee some Expence

The drawback on [Oyenbrigs?] & Hessens have placed to thy Credit as at the foot of the Invoice
The Girth webb thou order for Chair Bottoms Could get none any thing near that price.
The Tea I could not send to thy order, but have sent a pound of each for private use.
There is a great penalty on the Exportation of that article unless it Regularly Enter'd.
If thou want a Chest or Two I can purchase at the India Sales on the best Terms, then it
is not subject to the Excise. Good [Bokeas?] 2/10 from 3/4 p lb. Cap^t. Gregory is just
come up & reported at the Custom house yesterday. Shall receive the goods by him
in a few days & shall then dispose of them to thy best advantage. Indigo if a good
Comodity I believe will sell well. Have inclosed price Currant of Goods here for
thy government & when favour'd with thy consignments shall use my utmost
Indeavour in the Disposal thereof Interim I am very Respectfully

Thy assured Friend to [serve?]