Aberdeen, 26th July 1845

Aberdeen, 26th July 1845

My Dear Sir,

            Your note of the 24th inst. is before me.

            You had better I think ship the cases for Lima and a Valparaiso at once agreeably to the addresses you have. Probably Mr. Robertson is out of town, but I shall find out, and his letters to the parties can follow. You can say to them that he (William Robertson Esq.) has, you believe, written to them concerning the Books, or will write. I say has written for very probably this is the case.

            As to Mr. Boord, I intend besides writing to M. M. & Co. to write to Mr. Gifford our Consul, who is well acquainted with Mr. Boord, to say, that he is authorized to let him have as many of the Books as he, Mr. G., may judge prudent. Mr. G. Knows the little mental defect of Mr. B. but it leans towards religion.

            I have been disappointed of the Advertisement for Mr. Brandram which I expected, as noticed in my letter of yesterday, but probably may be able to post it here on Monday for Thursday's delivery. Be so good as to say this to Mr. Brandram.

                                    I remain, Yours Truly,

                                                James Thomson.