I received my Dear Friends Obligeing Letter with another Inclosed to our Friend Hamilton which I forwarded to Him. Doubt not but will proof Satisfactory. This Serves to convey Advice of a Box of Books for Thy Self, Lib: Com. and J. Bartram perticulars as under. From His Affectionate Friend

The Box is Directed for Thee and comes by the Carolina Capt. Friend. Hope to Inclose the Capts. Receipt. I have made Thee Debtor for the whole as I keep no Account with the Lib: Comy.

n:b. Mr Edwards has left off publishing. If the Lib: Com. have a Mind to Compleat their Sett, if any is wanting Lett them Send in Time. He has published seven Volumes of Birds and animals &c.

I wrote much to the Above purpose by Last Packet. I have seen nothing of your proprietor for a long while.