Thomas Dunscombe, [Yeovil or Broughton], to John Rippon, London, undated.

Dear Rippon

         Have an opportunity of sending a few lines free of Postage, wod therefore by no means, not [do so].

         Thro’ Mercy I got home safe the Morning after I left Town and found all well. [?] infinite the obligations I am under to a [great? gracious?] God!

         By this Time I suppose you have receiv’d the things, according to orders, from Mrs Dolphin (have forgot the other Name) I wish you wo’d endeavor to get a Nomination or Part of one soon and let the Parcel be enclos’d in it at Mr Field’s. Please to pay Mr Field also for half a pound of the Bee Healing Wax to be sent with it, and, if you can, two of Shrubsoles. Let the Gift box consist of Watts’s Scripture History. Prayer for Children: Allen’s Alarm, and – [?] to Masters of Families.

         The Conveyance is going must therefore conclude. Thank you & yours sincerely for all favours – wish you all useful gratifications, and remain

         With Mrs D Mrs C’s joint love to you both

                     your affecte Friend & Brother

                                 Thos Dunscombe

Address: none

Postmark: none

Text: John Rippon Letters, British Library, Add. Ms. 25386, fol. 429.