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[Envelope]: Single
Elihu Spencer Esq.
Warren
State of Ohio
Jon Barnes Esq
Letter
Ans July 7, 1819
Middletown May 27, 1819
Dear Sir,
As agent for Mr. Whittlelsey
in his absence & by request of Mrs. Shaler,
I address you on the subject of Lorrain
Whiting's note to Asa Mallory, for
two hundred & fifty dollars, payable
on the first day of this month. The
note was sent for collection to Win =
chester, but Mr. Whiting declined pay =
ing it alleging that Mallory & Mr.
Hoskins have both defired him not
to pay it. Will you enquire into the
cause of Mr. Mallory's conduct, & give
such information if possible as will
enable me to bring the affair, with all
its circumstances, to a conclusion?
I am, Sir, with respect,
Your [?]
Jon A. Barnes Jr.
On side of page:
The notes ought to be collected -
arrangements have been made to have the money
properly [?]
orders will be sent to Whiting to [?] over the
money
by Norkin J. Mallory