A-281-26
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Boston 4th April 1797
Respected Friend
Thomas Rotch
I received your favours of the 27th ultimo & 3d inst. agreeably to the contents of the former, I shall be ready to honor your Dft for $500, when you may be pleased to draw. I shall probably collect the remainer that is now due in a short time, when it shall be ready for your [illegible] I have procured an Edition of [illegible] upon Insurance of 1789 which is the latest that I can find in Town, having sent to the various Book Stores. Have also procued an author upon Fairiery both of which have put in the care of the Wageman. I shall purchase the Sugar & Bottles & forward by first opportunity. Am respectfully your Friend, Jos Hussey
Annexed is Sales of 30 Boxes Candles Net pd $456.63 1/2 which is to your Credit