DeBaugue Brothers letter to Thomas Rotch, Dunkirk, April 8th 1797

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Mr Thomas Rotch    New Bedford
                             Dunkirk  April 8th 1797
Sir, We have the pleasure to inform you that we have this day shipped for your account on board the Schooner Jeremiah, Captain Stephens, two Boxes containing four marble chimney pieces, & another Box containing four marble chimney earths, this last to be kept at the disposal of your Brother Benjamin the whole under mark T.R. No 1.a e we have consigned them to the care of Mr Wm Gray of Salem where the Vessel is bound to & desired him to forward them to you immediately, we are very Sorry the marble cutter has so long disappointed us other wise we should have sent them all, yours may depend on receiving the eight remaining ones by first opportunity together with our account of disbursements for the whole, always ready to your commands, We are respectfully  your most obedient Servants
         Sir                 Brothers DeBauque