Dear Sir
yr kind favor came here safely. I am ever obliged to you for some new kindness. I beg the inclosed may be delivered: & that yr next favour may be sent to Downing 3 weeks hence.
adieu
yr most obedt Servt
Harrogate
May 29th 1777.
To
Mr Paton
Custom House
Edinburgh
To
Mr Paton
Custom House
Edinburgh