Sehoak Augt. 30th. 1758 .

Sir
Your favour dated 26th. instant did not arrive till
this morning, so that it was impracticable for me to
attend at Your Vestrey this day, which I should gladly
have done, had I received Your notice sooner.

I beg You will do me the justice to acquaint
my Friends with the reason of my absence, & that
You will believe me

Sir; Your most obedient
humble Servant
T. Curteis.