| Description | Dear Sir,
I have yours of the 16th. I really am not in the mood to write, being far from well, but I cannot omit letting you know that I am quite inconsolable for your safe ; but, at the same time, do most fervently wish that your next efforts may be blessed with greater success. This loss of yours is, what you cannot think I can so sensibly feel as your self; yet I can draw some outlines of your disappointment together, and am very happy that a few shellfish could draw some friends together, to alleviate the least distress from a generous heart; they was sent with a good intent, and glad we are they proved so.
My sister Harrop has had a bad accident, and has been extremely ill, but now seems to be coming round; and he has been ill these 14 days with a sore throat and fever, who now is out of danger. My best compliments to Mrs. Boulton; and, with your leave, I hope to take her by the cheek next Monday, and know that you are expected to find me quarters during my stay, about 6 days; for I do not like your inns. When you come to London, George Yard is always at your service. I see you have sent the inlaid buttons, and I have the pleasure to inform you that I shall give you, at Birmingham, as good an order farther. I expect Hyman will give you a good order for snaffles, which we hear, with surprise, you excel in; observe, that we are not surprised at your excelling, but at your not acquaiting us with your making the article. Let me hear from you per return. I am, Sir, your humble servant,
Jno. Cantrel
Set off on Sunday, and shall come as far as we can.
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