The Virginia Gazette

Sept. 7. A few Days ago a Linen-Draper in the City received a Parcel enclosed in such a Number of Papers, that his Patience in unfolding them was so near exhausted, that he began to conclude it to be some Trick put upon him, but determining to see to the End of it, he at last found Six Guineas, without any Particulars being specified upon what Account, or in what Manner they were to be applied, and all his Recollection could not furnish him with the least Hint concerning it: But within two Days after, he received a Letter by the Penny-Post, acquainting him, that the Person who sent them had some Time before been at his Shop, and looking over some Goods, the most urgent Necessity had prompted them to make free with a Piece of Cambrick, which they conveyed off, without giving the least Room for Suspicion: The Letter was very expressive of a strong Sensibility of the Fraud they had committed, and declared, that as their Circumstances were mended since that Time, the Six Guineas was more than an ample Recompence for the Debt they had so unjustifiably contracted. This is such a genuine Instance of Honesty upon Conviction, that it is hoped it will serve as a Lesson to all who may be circumstanced in the like Manner.