To
               The Venerable The Archdeacon Davies

                  The Churchwardens of St. David

Gentlemen,

      In the two cases of Naybor and Henson I beg most
humbly and respectfully to say I made no demands in
either case and that in the first (Naybor's) I received
5/- & gave the Grave Digger 2/6 which he admits to
have received.
      In the case of Henson I received a like amount of
5/- and paid the Grave Digger 2/6 as in the first case 
and although he denies receiving it I do respectfully 
assure you Gentlemen upon the honor of a man that I did 
pay him that amount
      In conclusion I beg to express my sorrow that these
affairs have occurred and humbly promise to take every
precaution in future to prevent a like occurrence taking
place and
                             Ever Respectfully Remain
                                 Your humble Servant
                                   Benjamin Hall Brown


28th. July 1862