A-57-1
New York 4mo 12 1810
Esteemed Friend
Thos Rotch
I should now be glad to have
the machines for my manufacture as my building
is now prepared for it, and I will either transmit
the money to thee or pay it as thee may direct to
some person in New York which
would suit rather better as some risque may attend
sending per post. Perhaps some Trader from Hartford
might find it convenient to take a Dft on me
from thee if they come down soon please to send
them directed to me care of Dodgson & Hauschurch
292 Pearl St. where if a Dft should come may
be presented for me, as I am not daily in town
my wife desires her affectionate remembrance
to thee & thine in which I unite thy affect friend
John Barrow