Asa Russell letter to Thomas Rotch, New Bedford, 6 mo 1, 1801

               
  A-311-1
  Beloved Friend           New Bedford 8 mo 1, 1801
  Thomas Rotch
                 Thy esteemed, of the 27 came
  duly to hand, and I have enclosed $253 in a
  Letter to Richard Jackson Jn. and directed him
  to endorse the same on thy note agreeable to
  thy advice; but as the Stage came in late
  and I have several letters to write it will be
  out of my power to comply with thy other
  request until 2d day morning, when I will
                         & Interest
  pay the balance of the Order^ to Wm Rotch, Jr
  and please to accept my warmest thanks and
  gratitude for thy long indulgence, as it has
  been of material service to me.
    There is likewise considerable more Money in
                               sum
  my hands belonging to thee, he^ I have not
  time rightly to ascertain, but should it be con
  -venient for thee to let it remain in my hands
  on Interest, a short time longer it will be very 
  agreeable to me.
  As to the Wm James Note I may say, that
  I had it accepted by C Greene immediately
  (that thou might be secure) who has made