Translation / modern text
The writer says he has sent Captain Barclay’s letter and wants to know whether a sum will be paid. He also mentions delivering a letter and an amount of money, but the wording is damaged and partly illegible.
Original wording — transcription
[Opening:] Mr Arthur Forbes.
[Fragments:] […] I wrote to you immediately after […] who […] the sum to you […] I sent you Captain Barclay’s letter […] to know whether I can expect the sum or not […] [other words and amount partly illegible].
[Date/place:] […] 26 August? [place/year uncertain].
[Closing:] Your assured Friend and Servant, Thomas Cumming.
Reading notes
p. 10 is the letter; p. 11 is the wrapper. Place and date in the heading are not fully legible. The inventory card on p. 1 is not used as evidence for the letter date.