I recd your letter returning the order of Shepherd which will compel us immediately to bring suit against him. we do not think it would be proper for us acting as executors to charge the debts due to the estate which would be the effect of assigning the whole of the debt to you and receiving from you a security for the excess.

     Since my return from the Northward I am informed by Mr Lewis that Mr Peter and Mr Custis having orders upon us from Doctor Stewart for £350 each have refused to accept our orders upon your favour for that amount.