Letter received by Banks from Reverend Edward Walls, 6 December1797 (Series 91.18) - No. 0003

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the Account with me, as thinking it better, for the present, omitted.  We must graze in this instance rather for Honor than Profit. I am afraid a common Grazier would say, cui bono.

We had more liberal Views. The lake, corn and Attendance, I consider as yours.  The Grass, Hay and extra Fencing all mine, and am Truly ha[ppy], if the Whole of this Business has met your Approbation.

Mrs Wells, Miss Massingberd and my daughters beg to present their most respectful Comp.ts to Lady, Miss Banks, and you, with 

Sir Joseph your most
obliged and faithful hble Serv.t  
Edw. Wells
 Spilsbry
Dec.r 6.th 1797