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Savannah 29th Sept. 1788

Sir Some time before Mr. Wm Houstoun sailed for New York, he offered to give me up the keys of the House he then resided in, but as a contract was made with Sr. Geo. Houstoun for a year, ending the 9th November next, I did not conceive myself at liberty, to take possession of the House, until after the term expired; and as I concluded the House would not be wanted any longer, after the term, I made a contract with a gent., to let him have it on a lease, and he expects my performance of the engagement; Being thus situated, sir, I am very sorry, it is not in my power to accomodate you, for the six months you mention; I have the honor to be sir you very hbl. serv't. D.B.Mitchell

John Houstoun Esq'r.