Document 17, Letter from John Donkin to Ralph Heron, 19 February 1783,
| Sandoe 19th Feby 1783 | ||||
| Dear Sir, | ||||
| I have your Favor of the 15th relative to an | ||||
| Association for prosecuting Stealers of Lead. I can without | ||||
| hesitation answer that on Mr Errington’s Part you may rely | ||||
| upon his proportional Contribution for the Purposes mentioned | ||||
| in the Papers.- Your other Enquiries I will answer | ||||
| at Meeting, but having a Letter by Yesterday’s Post | ||||
| from Mr Errington, directing my being in London before | ||||
| the 26th the Day his Petition stands for hearing, and also | ||||
| saying he had requested the Favor of your Attendance | ||||
| likewise at the same Time; I send my Son with this (as | ||||
| I probably could not hear from you soon enough by the Post) | ||||
| to settle with you the Time of our setting forward; I suppose | ||||
| Friday or Saturday will be the latest, as probably it will | ||||
| be proper to be there a Day at least before the Business is | ||||
| begun. I shall be glad of your answer, and will | ||||
| wait upon you accordingly.- I am, Dear Sir, | ||||
| Your obedt hble Servt | ||||
| Jn Donkin | ||||
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