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Mr. Larydon found fault with the iron they sent him, but it was Bibby and Co[mpany]'s fault that it was bad; the merchants who buy the iron do not examine it; when orders are not precisely executed, you must tell people it is the fault of the house that furnishes them [the items], and you will stop using their services; sold about 300 of the Surats from Salem; asks what he means by saying they should not write the houses numberes from 92 [?] to 98; they did not receive a list of houses from him; there have been many sales made in several accounts; the partnerships of No [Number] 17 has dissolved; thinks that 24 may enter into a partnership with the senior of 17, or take over the correspondents; Capt[ai]n Lewis will not engage his ship to anoyone until Brooks arrives; if Brooks says tat Maury and L[atham] will ship his goods, then they may use Lewis's ship; tells him to try as hard as he can to get goods for Charleston, South Carolina; statistics about various firms; he and his [WM] father are pleased with his [WM] activity. 4pp. ALS Bears N, . Stating date of recipt of note, 14 January 1820