To J. Thornton, Esq.

(Endorsed: recd. July 22nd, 1834) St. Petersburg, June 27th, 1834.

Sir,—Having drawn upon Messrs. Simondsen and Company of St. Petersburg for the sum of 2000 roubles (two thousand roubles) as a deposit upon an order for 450 reams of Chinese paper, at twenty-five roubles per ream, I have to request that you will honour their draft to the like amount.

I remain, Sir, yours,

George Borrow.