Mr Joseph Tarn
London 20th February 1827
My Dear Sir
I beg of you as a particular favour to remit on my account the sum of Fifteen Pounds sterling to Archd. Smith Esq. 27 Dundas Street Edinburgh on the 1st day of April, of July, and October ensuing to be by him remitted to my sister Mrs. McMinn. These sums you will please put to the account of my salary. I wish this remittance to be continued quarterly until you receive further notice.
I remain,
My Dear Sir
Truly Yours
James Thomson.