Jalapa, 9th May 1827
My Dear Sir,
You were so kind as to say you would execute a little commission for me in regard to my procuring of periodical works from England by the packets from Falmouth to Vera Cruz. You will greatly oblige me by your attention to this little affair upon your return to England. Mr. Philp I believe will be the best hand to deal with, & from whom we may expect the greatest punctuality. The publications I want monthly are, The Evangelical Magazine, The Missionary Register, The Congregational Magazine, The Baptist Magazine, The Christian Guardian, and The Methodist Magazine.
Mr. Philp's account will be paid half-yearly by Mr. Tarn at 10 Earl Street, Blackfriars, London, and this arrangement will be quite convenient I dare say for Mr. Philp as he can order his London Bookseller to call for it there. You will please request Mr. Philp to address the monthly parcels to the care of Messrs. R.P. Staples & Co. Vera Cruz, from whence they will be forwarded to me to Mexico.
I beg you to present my best regards to Capt. Cary, also Mr. Tilly, & Mr. MacKinnon, and now wishing you a quicker passage to England than from it, believe me
My Dear Sir,
Truly Yours,
James Thomson.
P.S. Please to mention to Mr. Philp that I wish him to send the magazines from January 1827 inclusive.