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          Granville July 6, 1779
Sir
          I am [sent] of Executor of
the Last Will and testament of John Parsons
and Must Soon Collect the Money. ——
I therefore Desire you forthwith to
bring or send Me the 25/ Stirling
that you owe to parsons here or
Executor: or I shall be obliged to
take disagreeable means to obtain it
Pray prevent unnecessary trouble
to you and me. ——————
          From your friend and Humble Servant
          Joseph Patten Executor

To Mr John Easson
Annapolis ——