John Thornton, Esq.
Lima, 17th November 1823
Sir
I have this day drawn on you, as Treasurer to the British and Foreign Bible Society, a bill of Exchange to the order of Messrs Cochran & Robertson of this place, for one hundred pounds sterling. The object for which I have drawn this sum upon the funds of the Society you will find particularly noticed in my letter to the Revd. Mr. Hughes of this date. Your honouring this bill will very much oblige.
Your Most Obedient Servant,
James Thomson.
Ref.: BSA-D1-2-A