Adds in a postscript: “The most displeasing part of the buisness to you must have doubtless appeared in the nature of the propositions I made Mr D as conveying the idea of exclusive buisness myself—but if you will be ⟨so⟩; kind to examine particularly the contents of the letters you will perceive that I had nothing of the sort in view to which I gave any importance or value or indeed any precise or fixed object whatever as the said let⟨ters⟩; refer to 2 or 3 distinct plans of buisness—the fact was that my mind was much embarrassed at the time & I was desirous to effect somethi⟨n⟩;g which might prop up the decaying prospects of my commercial hous⟨e⟩; which shortly after failed & has left me nothing but my Consular income to rely on for the support of my family—you will in all events acquit me of any intentions of conducting my affairs in the manner which i⟨t⟩; appears the house in question has been accustomed to nor will you beleive that had I then the knowlege of those facts that I should never ever made any propositions of buisness to them whatever—I can say no more as before Observed I am free in my Conscience from any improper motives & must abide the result with Composure & fortitude—whatever decision may be made the interests of my Children & family will require that you let me have your reply as soon as possible & I doubt not your indulgence & candor will be exercised towards a truly unfortunate man.”