Mr William Hitchin
Mexico, 29th October 1842
My dear Sir,
I only received by last packet your half sheet with my accounts up to the end of March last, accompanied by a note apologising for the delay. I most freely & fully exculpate you, as you are in no respect blameworthy in the case. For I duly received my account (of which this half sheet is an exact duplicate) on the 21st of May, dated the 23rd of April. I thank you much for all the care you take in these accounts.
Believe me, Very Truly Yours,
James Thomson.