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Esteemed Friends Petersburg April 2 1770

I recd your favour pr Thos. Stroud, you were wrong informm'd of my having a large quantity of Philada. Rum, I sent there for a large quantity but it was not to be had, I have sent for more but I don't expect to get it before the first of next month of you will want any about that time or afterward please to inform me & I will reserve it for you when it arrives — I should be glad you would get your skins down as soon as possible the middle of the month is too late — I have no British Ozna. so have sent you a load salt as at foot & am
very respectfully
your assured friend
Edward Stabler

10 sacks salt - @ 9/. £4..10 ---

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