Description Daniel Fraser

Halifax, Apr* 30th*. 1813

Mr. Daniel ---

Sir there appears a difference of £14 odd which I consider overcharged in the percentage of five percent, when my --- agreement with you was 3 percent --- it is a regular thing here with all the auctioneers to charge in more now that the above stated.  However if you will make up the loss and allow interest for money is your hands for a considerable length of time, I've no objection to allow you 7% --- the loss on the ---  by a slight calculation is upwards of fifty pounds wich you never had any instruction to authorize you to sell them at such a disadvantage.  My orders were clear and specific; - the balance stated herewith will be ready (tear) the day the (rest of page torn)

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