nov 10 69 My dear little Murray The common price / of that paper is / 13d per yd. I have / spoken to Mr. Morris / & you are to have it / at the price it is to / members of the firm / which is I think 5d / a yd. - be silent as / to the outrageous / profits - ask your / landlord or lady / how much a yd / they mean to give / for the paper first / of all. / yes the wombat is / dead - a funeral / card has been / issued by its sorrowing / possessor. - / Wardle has written / for your address in / reference to some / work. - if it / promises to be at / all remunerable / take it - painting / is going to the dogs / & all Lancashire / is ruined: / Yoursaffec / EBJ