Inman, John, fl. 1786 to Smith and Wyckoff

Writes to the firm of Smith and Wyckoff on behalf of himself and his brother, G.S. Inman of London. Writes, "As I apprehend I am of sound mind & memory, it becomes me on my return to this place (where I have formerly done business) to address you, and with due respect to ask for a state of the account between us." Is especially anxious of a speedy reply, as things have been done since 20 July to "distress my Person, Family, & Estate, as is usual in cases where the property may be supposd deficient, or the person exposed to the Resentment of mankind, from causes not necessary here to mention." (He is likely referring to his recent incarceration in prison for debt and mental illness; see GLC02437.03287 and .03288 ). Asks for a few days after receiving their account information to conduct his affairs, but assures them he will "not ask a discharge on delivering up my all, my Person is, & shall be, at my creditors disposal, nor shall I look on myself clear of my obligations to them untill I make up the payments twenty shillings on the pound." Asks them to keep in mind, however, how difficult trade is at present and that all sales at auction will incur heavy losses. Promises to honor all his creditors to the best of his ability.