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Image #1 of letter: Robert Newton to John Girdler, 9 November 1754

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Image #2 of letter: Robert Newton to John Girdler, 9 November 1754

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M^r Girdler
I found another Letter for my London
Taylor in regard to the mistake of the Breeches, w^ch not w^th
standing have not yet reachd Norton, I send Francis to
Hunt them, they must be at Sheffield, if he shod want
any assistance, I know your Obliging Temper. My
Weather Glass is excessive {^^low}, We have been Highly faind
Am very poorly, rejoyc'd too much to see ffriend Jo &
Sheffield. Adieu
Norton Novbr
9^th
1754
Cartread Melvill

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To
M^r Girdler
Sheffield