I have sent your order in ten bales with the Speedwell, John Thomson, master, and you will find them as good and as cheap as any that are to be had in London. I return you many thanks for your offered correspondence, and shall on all occasions use you with honour. I wish you all manner of success, and am, &c.
To a Correspondent requesting the payment of a sum of Money
Sir,-Although the balance of the account between us has been so long standing in my favour: yet I would not have applied to you at present had not a unexpected demand been made upon me for a considerable sum, which it is not in my power to answer. When I have an opportunity of seeing you, I shall then inform you of the nature of this demand, and the necessity of my discharging it. If it does not suit you to remit the whole, part will be thankfully received by-Your humble servant.
The Answer.
Sir,-I have just received yours, and am sorry to hear of your affliction. That the account between us was not sooner settled, was owing to the failure of two principal creditors. I have just received a remittance from Nottingham, and am well pleased that it is in my power to answer the whole of your denand. The balance between us is two hundred and fifty pounds, for which I have sent inclosed an order on Mr. Cash, the banker, I hope you will surmount this and every other difficulty, and am,- Your sincere well-wisher.
An urgent demand for Payment.
Mr. Thompson,-The exigent state of my affairs
