John Bowen, New York, to John Rippon, London, 8 July 1801.
New York July 8th 1801
My Dear Sir
I recd two parcells of the Register & Pamphlets by Brother Thomas the 14th of May, Fuller on Deism one volume is missing – a Parcell by Mrs Franks, June 10th, also a Parcell by Mr Page ^June 21st,^ all right according to Invoice. Mr Corns Davis do not chuse to sell the above as ^he says^ the profits allowd is not sufficient, you’l please to send but 12 numbers of a sort in future, untill you hear further from me, as it will prevent have ^a^ dead-stock on hand, besides paying duty freight & Permitt. I’ll endeavour to do what I can to obtain you as many subscriber’s Possible I have sent you three numbers of the Missionary Magazine with the Minutes of the N. York & Warwick Associations & remain in great haste
Your affectionate Friend
Jno Bowen
P.S. I shall endeavour to write some more particulars by the next Ship
Address: Revd Mr Rippon | London
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Text: John Rippon Folder, RG no. 1285, American Baptist Historical Society Archives, Atlanta.