(Endorsed: recd. July 20, 1835) ST. PETERSBURG, June 15, 1835. SIR, -- Having drawn upon Messrs. Asmus, Simondsen & Compy. of St. Petersburg for the following sums, I have to request that you will honour this draft to a like amount, 1000 roubles (one thousand), received the 11th May. 2000 (two thousand), received at the present moment. I take the liberty of stating that the printing of the Mandchou Testament is brought to a conclusion, and that six of the eight parts are bound. As soon as the other two are completed I shall take my departure for England. I have the honour to remain, Sir, Your most obedient and most humble servant, G. BORROW. |