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Worthy Sir,
I Received yours with the inclosed, and the pound of powder, and with them a perfect confirmation of the opinion I ever cherished of your reality. I wish I could as justly applaud my deserts as my fortune, for the gaining of such a friend; but though I fall short that way, at least I shall be careful not to lose him by ingra∣titude.
You have given me so clear an incou∣ragement to put more figures to my debt, as I have got the confidence to crave an increase of my obligation, and to desire you to find some vacant hour to deliver this inclosed to my excel∣lent friend Sir J. upon the receit of it he will, &c. What you laid out for the powder, or what other charge you have been at in my behalf, ei∣ther for sending Porters, paying for Letters, going by water, or ought else, I desire, nay I conjure you, you would take out of it, and to send me the rest, either to be paid to Mr. D. in Lincolnshire, or by one C. a Nottingham-Carrier that lies, &c. I am not so hasty of it, but that you may keep it till you have a fair opportunity. Sir, for what you have done already, and what you will do, give me leave to mention my hear∣ty thanks, with my resolution never to appear insensible of these favours that bind me, Sir,
Your faithful friend and servant, R. L.