He informs me that he is now longing to return to his own country, and has for some time been thinking of doing so.

I have proposed to him that he shall act as my agent there.

Hitherto I have not traded direct with England; in future I shall do so largely.

Your father has explained to me somewhat of his transactions, and I see there is good profit to be made on trade with London, by a merchant who has the advantage of the advice and assistance of one, like your father, thoroughly conversant in the trade.

Thus, I hope that the arrangement will be largely to our mutual advantage.