Samuel Norman, Bampton, to John Rippon, London, 3 May 1796.

Dear Brother

         Your kind favor dated April 14th I received[.] Mr Hill with his two sons spent the Lords day with us the day before the receit of yours – on my way from Chard ye meeting I gave them yours – They will thank you to desire Mr Priam to call on Miss Fry son & Co Tea dealers Michael’s Court, Poultry who has orderd to pay him and he will pay you – I have inclosed two letters which beg you will send with your first packet I have sent this by favor of Miss Gould who is coming to Town any other expense attending you can repay yourself when an opportunity offers – In future you’ll please to send but one Register for me –

         Should you see Miss Code will thank you to say ^with respects^ I received her kind favor by Mr Follett and hope soon to be favored with a letter from her – wishing you every blessing done in haste

                     Your affecte Bro & Servt

                                             S Norman

Bampton May 3d. 1796.

Address: Revd Dr Rippon | at No 11 Grange Road | Southwark | London

Postmark: none

Text: John Rippon Letters, British Library, Add. Ms. 25388, fol. 144.