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I am desired by the Gendleman in of this
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place to write to you in relation to the recognozance
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. I find several Letter have
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been written to him but directed to Heston, which are
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come hither at no small expence. In the recognizance
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he is said to be of
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, where he does not live
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He did not fail to attend & deliver his son,
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which was supposed all that was required of him
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The poor Creature is very old & very poor and has
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a Son who has almost broke his Heart Under
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them circumstances it is supposed you will not
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press the payment of the Tea which he cannot pay
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without our assistance. It what I mention has and
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the might we hope, of you will favour me with
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a hint what he must do I will look to it as he
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is much respected
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Nor: the 28th1784.
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Hayer near
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I am set
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Your most Hble sert.
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Thos. Bishop
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