My dear W.

The Indian-rubber bands, which you got for me, have done my wrist a great deal of good, but it is not as strong as it was, so that I wish to continue wearing them for some months more.—² I have only one left, for after a time they burst in an odd manner.— Will you therefore send me by Post 4 or 6 more— I forget price, but will endeavour to ask you what I owe you, as you are such a beggar you will never remind a gentleman what he owes you.—

Your affect Father | C. D.