From Robert Parker, says that the goods SO sent to E Stables & Co. of York was missing check calicos and the 2 dozen caps; asks Oldknow to check and to write to them 'to prevent any further altercation; advises him to take more care with the packing of goods. He goes on to describe an important customer and wants SO to get information from him on his account. The letter also details various orders and has notes in SO's hand regarding orders.Text for the latter part of the letter is missing.
Although the name of the correspondent is missing, it has been identified as Robert Parker from the handwriting.