I delayed writing to you by Capt Sutton as I waited the issue of Mr. Tylers business. When I signed the instrument of release to Mr. Garbutt, our friend Mr. Russell who was the Witness to my release on his return to Birmingham sent me the inclosed letter and wished my instructions. I was much surprized that Mr. Tyler should give you or myself the trouble to have received what he had previously assigned to other quarters for payment of his debts. I immediately sent down Mr. Garbut and your letters to me and requested Mr. Russell to satisfy himself with the validity of the former power, and to prevent the application of the Money to any other Channel until I could be furnished with your instructions. Mr. Tyler is the only person to unravel the Mystery. Mr. Garbut had promised to pay me. His precaution is a prudent one in the present state of things.

Mr. Russell having your letter I must answer it from memory. My Brother will deliver you some Books, the Statement is at foot. It has been my fault. I have not recd the money from Messr. Smi[th?] ? From a fere I could not get the Gentlemens Magazines further back than 1783—the former Years being burnt.

I am meditating a Jaunt to the family at Exmouth where they have been this Summer on account of my Sister Sarah[s] health who had been in a doubtful way all last Winter. I wish I may find her bett[er].

I say little about news. A new System is rising up in Europe that will I hope tend to peace, utility, and happiness. It is only in its bud. The Spring is not yet advanced enough to judge of its Strength. Every day produces its change, and I must beg to refer you to the numerous accounts you will see published.

I am Dear Sir your sincere and obedient humble Servant