Chris Champlin and George Champlin ALS to Samuel Tuell, March 4, 1772

of Slaves, of which you must be the Judge -
Reserving out of this Sloop, all your provisions
arms, Water, Cask Stores &c. proper & amply
Sufficient to come of the Coast with - or if
Mr. Brew will Ship off upon Freight in the
vessell you come of in and consign the same
to you as many Slaves as will pay us the
£400 Sterling or the sum you may agreee
for Clear of Expence at Barbados or any other
market you may sell at shoud like it -
equally as well, as to receive our pay on the
Coast - But by no means -
take his Bill of Exchange -
If by any accident you shoud miss the Island of
Barbados then proceed to St. Kitts and apply to Mr.
Nathaniel Weller merchant there where you will
find our Letter and further orders - and if you
cannot fetch St. Kitts proceed to St Croix, and
apply to Mr. John Neall merchant there
with whom you will find our orders -
We recommend Dispatch in your voyage
wishing you success and a safe return

We are your owners
and Friends -

Chris Champlin
Geo Champlin