Brother answering his Brother or Friend, relative to receipt of Goods.
London, May 16th, 187—
Dear John,
Yours of the 4th was duly received, and the goods therein mentioned have since been delivered at the Custom-house. I immediately advertised them for sale in twelve different lots, but they were all bought up by one of the principal manufacturers in Spitalfields for a good sum, which I have lodged in the bank to your credit. I forwarded last week, by the Orion, the different articles you ordered. There are twenty bales, marked "A. X." I am told, by judges in the trade, that they are the best and cheapest that can be had. I shall be glad to hear they have realized your expectations.
Your affectionate brother,
Fred.
A Gentleman in the Corn Trade to another.
Petersfield, January 31st, 187—
Dear ——,