there is an account standing open in the day Book of Captain Mathew Sleght Late of this place dated the 30 day of November 1776 wich runs thus

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By a box of spermacity Candles weighing 35 pounds 5s per pound by his servant —£8:15..0["]

Mr Bruen¹ will have the honor of delivering you this letter— This gentleman, who is one of our most respectable merchants, is on a visit to the State of Ohio, and is desirous of being introduced to a brother of yours who resides in that state— Not having the pleasure of knowing your brother, I have recommended to him to call at Mount-Vernon in his way, & will thank you for a line of introduction. I am with great regard—your most obedient

     Please inform me if you have sent down the dozen pine apple cheeses, as Mr Adams has not informed me of their arrival. I shall be much disappointed if they do not get down in time to go by the next packet which will sail in a few days. Let me know the price of them & I will immediately deposit the money to your credit in the Bank of Pennsylva. I am Sir Yr mo. ob. Servt