Translation / modern text
The writer asks Arthur Forbes to obtain information from Captain Alexander Barclay and forward a letter. He also refers to efforts to obtain payment, though details are hard to read.
Original wording — transcription
[Opening:] Mr Arthur Forbes.
[Fragments:] […] I […] for your […] information from Captain Alexr Barclay […] I pray you […] [something] […] at diligence to obtain payment […] that my letter […] to him […]
[Closing:] Your real Friend and Servant, Thomas Cumming.
Reading notes
date unclear on p. 2; Dublin visible in heading; p. 3 is the wrapper. The inventory card on p. 1 is not used as evidence for the letter date.