Dr Sir

Request Mr Palmer to have one hundred Sharps rifles packed in casks like hardware & to retain them subject to my order. Also to send the Bill to me by mail. I will pay it either with my note accordg to the terms agreed on between him & Dr Webb, or in cash [xxx] int. at 7 % per ann.

Your truly
Amos A Lawrence

Mr J. B. Abbott.
Care of A Rogers.
Hartford. Conn.