Scope and Contents Scope and ContentsHe and Ann think that the easiest thing for him to would be to give them a note for $2000 in six months, as soon as they have received the title deed and paid the $4000 [for Lewis's house]; it may be late next week before the lawyers have the papers ready; Lewis cannot leave before then; William has been in partnership with his three eldest brothers [James, Rutson, and Fontaine] in New O[rleans], since last October, as shipping Agents and commissions merchants;...