Herculanium Decem 9th 1817
Gentlemen
This will be presented to you by my friend Mr Austin of
this place. As my friend is now about to purchase goods for his
establishment I have thought proper to direct his attention towards
our house, I can safely recommend Mr Austin to be a Gentlemen of
respectability and worthy of Cr and hope the concern will hold out
such inducements as will be advisable for him to open an a/c, which
no doubt will be exonerated in due season.
As it has been some years since Mr. Austin has been in our eastern
parts, therefore any services rendered and attention shewn will be
considered as done to
Robt Pogue
To Messrs. S Heerl (?) and J Pogue Merchants Baltimore