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Boston 21st Octo 1795
Respected Friend
Thos Rotch
Yours of the 17th instant came to hand, the barrel of Shoes mentioned has not yet come to my knowledge when they do shall immedialy ship them by the first oppy. I have purchased & forwarded pr the Ann one Bag Coffee & a Cart Saddle & Collar, which wish to hand safe. the Powder I find cannot be procured in Town at present, should any of the quality you mention come to my knowledge shortly, I will purchase & send you a Qr Cask pr first Vessel.
The amount of Coffee etc I have charged you say 32 dol 56 cents shall draw off your account & forward it. I am respectfully, Joseph Hussey