I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your favors of 9th November, & 12th Decembr, the Latter enclosing a check for One hundred & four Dollars 27/100, being the amount of my bill for Sheet Iron, forwarded to Richmond, some time ago, for your acct.—

I have given directions to the manager of the works, if possible, to prepare the Iron you have ordered, but I am certain, that it can be furnished.

I remain with great respect Your Obt Srt