20 [Avril 1805] [April 20, 1805]. Manuscript copy of a letter to R. B. Forbes at New York. In letters dated January 2, June 29, and August 10, 1804 informed Forbes that, in August 1803 he left George Meade in charge of the affairs of his brother J. G. Forbes. That included £4321.10 of merchandise to be sold and then for the proceeds to be passed into the hands of Marliani and Co. Heard from Meade that confirms his interest and learned that he sold part of the goods. Believes Meade passed the amount of sales to Forbes in whole or part. Please inform of the amount received and send the amount to American consul Beklyei. Expects that this letter will not have the same fate as the previous ones and that he will be honored by a response.