August 31.
Sir, — I promised the rent after the fair of K⸺ in June. I had three calves in it & covld not sell. I took three months grass for them to see could I do better. I intend to have them in D⸺ on the 12th & if I sell them I will send the rent after that. I would have wrote only expecting to have the rent before this. My wife took a sore hand & is in hospital this two months & is in it still so its poor times with me.
Your tennant
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11th March.
Sir,—In reply to your letter dated 5th inst. I beg to ask your honour the favour of a few days grace. I hope to be able to meet your demands by the time you call to collect your rents in April. In the meantime I might have an opportunity of setting the fields in Con acre.
Being a lone widow with two helpless children one of them of weak intellect I hope your honour will kindly consider my case.
I am Sir your Honour’s most obedient & humble servant