Letter to James Patton, Esq., Alexandria, Va., from Don. Ciny & Co. January 21, 1796 Submitted for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Debra Miller This collection of letters, bills etc. were sent to James Patton, Esq., Merchant in the old seaport of Alexandria, Va. The letters will encompass the latter 1700s - early 1800s. James Patton was b. ca. 1755 in Newton, Lima-Verry, County Derry, Ireland and he died in Alexandria, Va, date unknown at this time. He married Mollie Kincaid, place and date unknown. His parents were James Patton, Sr. (b. ca. 1734, Ireland, d. Jan. 16, 1821, Pennsylvania) and Mary Newell (b. ca. 1736 Ireland, d. June 7, 1806, Alexandria, Va.). ------------------------------------------------------------------ Messrs Buchan, Patton & Co. Cadiz 21 January 1796 Alexandria Sirs Our last respects to you of the 28th Sepr. Convey'd account Sales of your unfortunate consignment by the Betsy, and are since without any of your Esteemed favours. We avail ourselves of an opportunity for Baltimore to inform you that Flour has advanced here, and the first arrivals will readily obtain p11 a 12 - but as this information will reach you too late to avail of it, it wou'd not be prudent to give more than 25/a 27/. for this Market & 4/a 5/ for Wheat, which may serve for your government. We are truly Sirs Your obt. hble sts. Don. Ciny & Co. (Signature is unclear)