| Description | Dear Madam,
I wrote to you some time ago that Mr. Wedgwood had declined takeing the 5 mill. untill next July, since which I, with my son, have made him a visit at Etruria, when he confirm'd his former request.
This morning I receiv'd this letter, and I now apply to you for your advice what to answer. I fear by your remittance to Scotland that your wings are clipt. My other resourses are: I have about 6 or 7000 £ worth of copper to sell, and I should have sold it by this time, had not Mr. Hurd trifled with me. His . . . is dead and he is abscent; however, I will decidedly sell it. My other supplys must arise from B. & W., who have upwards of 20,000£ due to them this Christmas, and we are takeing measures to collect it. However, I dare not give Wedgwood a possitive answer untill I hear from you, which I hope will be by return of post.
Perhaps if I offer to pay him in a bill due the 25th March [it ] may answer his purpose, and I have no doubt but by that time I shall provide the whole; but if not, query, can you supply any part? or can you borrow to lend?
If anything occurs relative to Lime Street, where I have two correspondents for your friend John Brickwood want a little coinage.
We are all well, no news, all's quiet now.
I am, dear madam, your faithfull and affectionate friend,
Mattw. Boulton
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