[The Complete English Tradesman (1839 ed.) by Daniel Defoe]@TWC D-Link bookThe Complete English Tradesman (1839 ed.) CHAPTER II 3/8
What have farther orders for, shall be dispatched with expedition.
Markets slacken much on this side; cannot sell the iron for more than 37s.
Wish had your orders if shall part with it at that rate.
No ships since the 11th.
London fleet may be in the roads before the late storm, so hope they are safe: if have not insured, please omit the same till hear farther; the weather proving good, hope the danger is over. My last transmitted three bills exchange, import L315; please signify if are come to hand, and accepted, and give credit in account current to your humble servant.' I pretend to say there is nothing in all this letter, though appearing to have the face of a considerable dealer, but what may be taken any way, _pro_ or _con_.
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