Mr William Hitchin
Halifax, Nova Scotia, 14th November 1840
My Dear Sir,
Just on the start of setting out for Canada, I write you a few lines, to advise Bills drawn, & an order given.
The first Bill is for Fifty Pounds, drawn on my Travelling Account, in favour of Martin G Black Esq. at 30 days sight, and dated the 12th of November 1840.
The second Bill is for One Hundred Pounds, drawn on my Private Account, in favour of David Hare Esq. at 30 days sight, and dated the 14th of November 1840.
Also I have given an order on you, for Thirty Pounds, in favour of Mr William Jones, of the Religious Tract Society, dated the 14th November 1840: to be placed to my Private Account.
I remain,
My dear Sir,
Very Sincerely Yours,
James Thomson.