Francis Dashwood, Baron Le Despencer to Benjamin Franklin, May 3, 1774

Hanover Square May 3d 1774

Dear Doctor.

I send you an extract from Mr. Jacksons bill for the Vase Stove.

He has charged me on another account for 13 C weight of iron square barrs at the rate of 2 s. a CC which he told me was to cost 26 s. so there is an unfair charge of £1 6 s. 0 d. in that article.

If you should meet this fair trader perhaps you will give yourself the trouble to Speak to him at least to satisfy your curiosity and so that I may at least deal fairly by you. I ask your pardon for giveing you this trouble, and remain very Sincerely Dear Sir Your faithfull Humble Servant

Le Despencer

NB I believe I have sent ten times for his bill and got it very lately.