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Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. IV

O'Callaghan, E.B., ed. The Documentary History of the State of New York, Vol. IV. Albany: Weed, Parsons and Co., 1851. 323 words

"In this Size [which is marked on a Sheet of Paper,] it will make 20 Sheets in 4to, which on account of the Difficulty of the Tongue or Language, cannot be done for less that 36s per Sheet, and Sir William must pay for the Paper besides, which will be

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from 12s to 18s per Ream, and each Ream will scarcely make 450, the whole therefore will amount to £36: 0:0 for printing only: The binding also must be paid by Sir William."

By the above agreement the reprinting the Letters A and H, will amount to no more than £3: 12:0, and the Paper I think not more than 4s.

I am very glad M: Weyman has had no money advanced him on account of this Work, as what he has done will serve to pay some Part of his Debts.

With regard to the Binding, I do suppose they will cost about 1s 6d each, and the 20 you want gilt, and I suppose in red Morocco, will come very high; however the whole shall be well executed, and on as easy Terms as possible, by Sir

: Your humble Servant : H. Garner. To Sir W™ Johnson, Bart.

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MR. J. W. BROWN TO SIR WM. JOHNSON.

Schonactady Oct 19th 1768.

Honé Sir I Received your Interesting Letter, which I immediately Communicated the contents which regards the Church to the Vestry which made us all very happy, but as we want words to Express our gratefull Sentiments to you as we ought we must be silent we shall instantly sett about finishing the Church, tho I fear it will be too late in the season to Plaister the walls. According to order I have sent 1 Barrell of Rusk Branded on the Head E B which I hope is come safe to hand and am with the most gratefull Respect Hon¢ Sir Your most Obliged Hum?!