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Sir

          Is.[rael] Little comes up to Annapolis with some Chains
for the masting business and as he may want some
back freight I wish you would assist him if need
be. I wrote you some days ago about your
order to a Man of Cornwallis. I am
          Your humble Servant
8 Jany 1781           Mich'l Francklin
Mr David Eason





Mr. David Eason

          Annapolis Royal