Looking over the Records of the Loyall Company I perceive that you are a member of the Compy as an original Grantee, as well as a transferee of other Shares and being as I suppose one of the oldest Stockholders beg leave to enquire if you were acquainted with a certain John Dixon one of the Grantees who resided in Williamsburg in the year 1770 to 76 who was associated with a person by the name of Purdie—under the firm of Purdie & Dixon, permit me to say Sir I wish to establish the fact that—that John Dixon was a member of the Company and would be glad to know if you have any recollection of the circumstances: I claim a Share in the Compy in right of my Father John Dixon as his decendant—It would be very satisfactory also to be informed of the value of a Share—If it would not be inconvenient would thank you much, for a line on this Subject with considerations of the highest respect Your Obt Sert