David Cay to Robert Gamble, 27 May 1795

Philadelphia 27 May 1795 Mr. Robert Gamble Richmond Sir We crave reference to our respects of the 13 ultimo. Mr. Alexander good General like after- disputing to the last inch of ground offers to capitulate we pray you will please to have the account as furnished to him [lb]141..14..5 settled by three persons that you and Mr. A. may approve of, whatever the amount awarded may be we request you to receive and remit to us with the dividend from Boyd & Ker, we took on the interest as a part of the account, but we approve by anticipating the decision of the arbitrators, you will find inclosed, bills of lading for the wine & fruit, Major Crogham's letter relative to waggonage & trees, & Mr. Alexander's letters, we regret that we are necessitated to be thus troublesome & pray your excuse, we are respectfully Sir Your most obt servt & procuration of Exec. David Cay Wm. Crammond Surviving partner John Leamy of Andrew Clow Hugh Holmes Arthur Jones