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Boston March 11th 176-

Mr. William Gilliland

Sir

Since my last I have applyd to Mr. Fitch to undertake for you against Major Robert Rogers. He would willingly do it, but being engagd for others put it out of his power to at present. I have therefore egagd Mr. Robert Autchmuty to act for you should there be opportunity w. I very much doubt as the Major I am told aptempted going off last week in a vessell bound for Liverpool, but was prevented by the owner. He then took boat & is suppos'd to be gone to Piscataqua from whence he will have frequent opportunitys to embark for England.

Col. Ingersol has not paid anything since I wrote you. Beleive (as I hinted to you once before) it will not be amiss for you to give him a spur by way of letter. I am

Your most huml. servt.

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Boston March 11th 1765

Mr. Robert Murray

I duly recd your favr of 4th Currtt. per post inclosing copy W'm Deans & Tho's English's Bond for £311.2.5 New York Curr.y & your acc- ing in the law. You must furnish me with your power the original bond & your accott. compard article by article with the original entrys in your books attested before the Mayor under the Seal of Mayoralty, or by some justice of the peace who must be certified as such under the seal afores-.

I shall apply to Mr. Dean as soon as he arrives & make no doubt he will answer your demands without a suit in which case also it will be necessary to have the bond & power, as it is not to be suppos'd he will pay without. I shall be ready at all times to receive & execute your commands in the best manner I am able. mean time I am

Your huml. Servt.

Flour £5.10/
Wheat 35/
Corn 24/@25/
Rye 28/
Beef £15@£16
Pork £20.5/

B. Sugar £10@£16
Powder d. y 14 @ y 20
Cotton 14/@15/
Coffee 5/6@6/3
Molasses 9/
N.E. Rum 12/

W.I. Rum 17/
Jamaica Fish £5
Exchange at par