Letter received by Banks from Messrs Boulton & Fothergill, 26 April 1772 (Series 06.111) - No. 0001

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To Jos. Banks Esqre.    Soho 26th April 1772

Sir

By to Nights Coach, we have sent to Mr Wm. Matthews a parcel directed for you, containing

16 pr: large }
16 pr: Small} 32 pair Glass Eardrops for which your Account Stands debitted at 1/6d.ppr. with £2:8/- and as our Mr. Boulton who returned last Night, and who begs you would accept of his best Complimts  thinks that your Voyage is still prolongued or rather that the time of your departure is still delay'd, we, should be glad if you would be pleased to inform us per return of post, whether we are to go on with them Eardrops or not, and what time you can yet allow us.

We are Sincerely
Sir  your most obedt  Hble Servants
pr Boulton & Fothergill
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