W.S. Wall letter to Thomas Rotch, New Bedford, 3 Mo 23, 1802

               
  A-353-1
                     New Bedford 3 Mo 23, 1802
  Thomas Rotch
                     Bot of Wm Sawyer Wall
  3 patent Cast sheet Scythes @ 13/  $6.50
  Esteemed Friend
        Agreeably to thy intimation I now forward the
  above to thy care: and hope that they will not only be
  saleable but give satisfaction to the purchasers.  Should
  the quality prove such as to cause persons in your neighbour-
     to be
  hood^solicitous of procuring them: on information I can
  undertake to have them made of any pattern which they
  may recommend - I shall be obliged(provided
  it can be done with little trouble)if thou wouldst
  procure me as much broom- corn as is sufficient to make
  20 or 30 brooms and send it by Capt Delano on his
  return.  I purpose sending it to England to a person
  who informs me he can find a market for a great
  quantity annually should it answer the description
  he has had of it: but prior to giving any order he
  wishes to have a specimen of it. Please likewise to inform
  me of the terms on which it is sold & Whether by weight
  or otherwise. I have thy press nearly finished but
  having sold my Vise I have not been able to complete
  it ot send this trip but hope to do it by next.
  With affectionate remembrances to thy Wife I remain
                                   thy Friend
  W. S Wall