Joseph Lyne to Edmund Barnes After paying Mrs Barnes' due up to February next, and advance to Gorell £1000, the executors have at bank £3068, uncollected freight inward £450, interest due on debentures £178, a total of £3696. Then interest more than provides for Mrs Barnes' annual claims, the only contingency is possibility of mishap to 'Adam Sedgewick', £500-£800 ought to be sufficient, therefore a large amount for investment, please think over the matter. Value of 'Adam Sedgewick' in the books is £4150, this is probably the current market value; insured for £6000, suggest reduce this to £5000. Please sign Midland Railway Company £1500 Debenture Bond. 6 Oct 1869