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nantucket February 27, 1798
Respected Friend
Wm Rotch Junr & Co
I have received the NB acct of John Coggeshell by request of S[illegible] yours I have sent it back to you for you to Discount it with Coggshall for he told me that there was Moneys due him out the Last Ships and if you should discount it please to place to Mrs Rodmans Act, Ninety five Dollars for that is due him from me. I have inclosed the noat $100
interest 8.8.3.
108.8.3
I am your humble servant
John Ellkins
It will be best for thee to settle the inclosed note with Coggeshall & get his order on Thomas Rotch. therefore, as he has money now in his hands. Wm R Junr & Co.