Since writing to you on the 4th Inst I have received your several letters of the 7th 15th 16th & 20th—finding it impracticable either through the medium of our banks or of individuals to remit to the North, and not deeming it prudent to risk bank notes—I wrote to Mr Dufief and Mr Barnes to draw upon me at sight for the sums you mention’d—

I sent yesterday a bale of Cotton by Mr Johnson, who also took up some castings—not a bundle of nail rod can be procured in the City, nor has Mr Randolph any more of his earthenware ready— With great respect