
          Pittsfield July 29th 1828

Dear Sir,

I have been on the point of writing
you these three weeks, but have ever found
something  to prevent when I tried to begin.
But I can not delay longer. And first,
as to business. That Tin box I attended to,
but the man became ill, forgot it, put
it off, till I told him that I would not
have it, unless I could have it by a certain
day, long enough forward. Then
I went for it, but found he had not
touched it. So I told him it was too
late, as I knew you would think & as I
thought too, & I would not have it
made. It was not for neglect on my
part, that it was not made, as was
agreed. But you do not need it now,
or so late in the season.

Next,
my mother will [leave/have?] Mr. Wright's on
Thursday morning for this. By him, a
Dr. Fowles who goes up for here,
let me hear from you. I thought
        