Newton, [Col] W., 3 July [1724]

Hampton. Letter to "my deare Moore." Docketed: "Col Newton in discharge of £50 note to Mrs Newton for South Sea Stock which I accounted for out of the money due me." Old friend's letter: wish I was in Ireland; can't find the note of South Sea to my wife which you mention but have no demand on you; haven't been able to pay you off because of money troubles; might get 2 years pay as Equerry from Treasury; service to Major Blechington