D. Sir
I now imbrase the opportunity of informing you that times are
very hard and money very scarce in this country and as fortune has
frowned on me; and as I am informed smiled on you, I Flatter
myself you will assist me with a part; if not all of the money which
I lent you; I gave toOrleenes and as he has not returned yet I
do not know wheather he saw you or not, or what he done with the
note, if you saw him and have paid it I hop you will Excuse this
demand, If not I hope you will send by
[Addressed:] His