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Respected friend Newport 6 Febr 1798
Thomas Rotch
I duly recd thy Bill drawn on Jacob Richardson & presented the same 31 January wich is Noted for Non Acceptance. I shall take the [illegible] steps of the law in such cases and if not paid at the time shall send it back enclosed to thee with the Po[illegible]My best respects to thy Mother Rodman I am respectfully thy assured friend, Wm Burroughs