[First part missing] satisfy Mr. Henton Brown as you desire, [torn] what you say that you shall be able to pay it [torn] four Months: My Expences here are very con[siderabl]e, and my Income much lessened of late by the [terminat]ion of my Partnership with Mr. Hall, so that I [shall?] be straitned in the Spring when about to return [if?] you disappoint me. I am and ever shall be with sincere Esteem Dear Friend, Yours very affectionately