I remain,
Sir,
Your humble obedient servant,
Joseph Tanner.
Gentleman in reply, objecting to Price.
Edisbury Place, February, 187—
Sir,
On my return I was much surprised to find that your prices were so very much above the sum I proposed to expend for a set of double harness: however, I will consider the matter. A friend of mine who lately ordered a set of harness much the same as that which my coachman described to you, assures me that the charge for it was between 5l. and 6l. less. I will see you on the subject on my return from Rome.
Yours obediently,