| Description | Sir,
I must do you the justice to say that I am perswaded you have always intended well, and that you have deceiv'd your self more than me. My business and cares have so much increas'd, and my health in consequence thereof so much deminish'd, that I have not had it in my power to visit or assist you, which I have some times wish'd to do; and, though some doubts have latterly arisen in my mind respecting your success, yet I was unwilling to discourage you or throw any damp upon your ardor.
However, if you find in the course of a few more trials that you cannot accomplish the object of your wishes, it would be better to retire with the first loss than to persevere in a loosing trade.
As you say you shall be able in a few days to produce buttons that will meet the approbation of my self and others, I hope you will not be disapointed. At the same time, I wish you to make an accurate calculation of their cost per gross, including a proper allowance for incidents and all general expences, that proper comparison may be made.
I remain, your well wisher and obedient servant,
A name should be thought of.
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