James Innes letter to Howard Esten, 1774 February 20

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Dr Sir

The Br of this Mr Jones a very honest Mechanic
informs me of his intention to purchase of you
a Journeyman Barber - should you think
proper to let him have the Ser^t. I dare believe
there would be no Danger of his not being
punctual in his payment - but to render you
entirely secure on that score - I hereby promise
to render myself responsible in case of a failure
on his side -. I heartily congratulate you
on yr. safe arrival into Virginia. And anti
cipate the pleasure of seeing you ere long
at College - I remain with much Esteem

yr obt Serv^t. Ja:s Innes,

Williamsburgh Feb^y. 20th 1774

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To
Capt. How^d: Esten