I forwarded my bankers Messrs. J. Cottin & fils & Jauge, a small bill drawn by Jas. Clark Esqr on you for 18 dolls—viz No. 2693. dated 28th. Decr. 1780 in favr. Mary Jenkins & indors'd to me by James Daggett— Messrs. Cottin's advise me that the bill is by some means lost— If you can negotiate the ammount with them in consequence of the above discription please to advise them accordingly.

I have the honour to be your Excellencys Very Hl. St.