Moses Robertson letter to James Withers, 1780 October 19

Moses Robertson letter to James Withers, 1780 October 19

Moses Robertson, Walmer, letter to James Withers, Copthall Court, London, England, dated October 19, 1780. Robertson writes concerning his efforts to get Withers's letter on an outgoing ship. He also notes that he has been suffering from a bilious ailment.

MS1936.3.1480
Folder 144

Ink on paper

[Recto]

Walmer 19^th. October 1780

Sir,

I Rec^d. your letter yesterday Noon on a
Sick Bed. After a very dangerous Nights Illness with
my old Complaint (the Billious Collick) I gave the
letter you inclos^d me to my Freind M^r. Denward
who was Just then tak^g a Ride to Deal & promis^d.
to put it in the Hands of M^r. Oakly the Dutch
Agent there, being the Most Certain Conveyance,
which M^r. Denward on his return Inform^d. me he had
done but that Unfortunately it had come half
an Hour too late, their Boat with letters for that
Ship have^g gone on board & the wind then at NE
the Ship was Under Sail. M^r. Denward left the letter
with M^r. Oakly who promis^d. to put it on board the
first Ship Bound to where ^{it was} direct^d. but as the Wind
is now blow^g. hard from the SW the Ship in all
probabillity will be back Again to day and
if Any Boats go on board it has the greatest chance
from where it is left as the Cap^t. is well known to
M^r. Oakly. I had a Doctor to Attend me yesterday & am
Now much better better After tak^g Six Draughts
last Night, if Any thing Material in the Political
line happens I shoud be glad of a line from you I
Cannot Conclude without urging you in the most
press^g. Manner Not to trust too much to our Quondam
Freinds About the Tob^o. being Sir your

M^o. Obedt hble Serv^t
Moses Robertson

[Verso]

M^r. James Withers
N^o. 9 Copthall Court
Near the Royal Exchange
London

Walmer 19^th Oct^o. 1780

M. Robertsone

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