Aug. 6, 1799
William Austin's patience being almost exhausted, calls the attention of those indebted to him &c.
 
Aug. 19, 1799
"Observe.  The undersigned having a particular call to go to the Atlantic States, requests his customers to pay off, &c.  In so doing they will not only be considered honest men, but particular friends of their very humble servant. C. Avery"
 
Aug. 22, 1799
On the 22d of the next month, Mr. Avery again makes his compliments to the reader and his debtors, in the following terms:-"My generous friends, - it may seem like an absurdity to give you another
call, to assist me to perform my journey to the Atlantic states.  One moment's reflection to men of sense, as I know you all are, will be sufficient to shew you that it is out of my power to bring out my family to this place without a considerable sum of money, &c.
 
"GENTLEMEN, you are to say whether I shall go to the Atlantic States or not.  I flatter myself that there is not one man among you but what will exert every nerve to accomplish my wishes this time.  Your distressed friend and very humble servant."

Sept. 13, 1799
Here is a dun from some meeker and more subdued spirit: "The subscriber requests all persons indebted to him, to call and settle imeediately, as he intends to start for the Atlantic States in two weeks.
Thomas Frazer
 

Levi McLean, who figures at different periods as jailer, pound-keeper, butcher and constable-four pretty hard-hearted trades and teacher of vocal music-a softer one- makes his debut at this period, in a call on his bebtors whom, by way of contrast to the title given by Mr. Avery, he calls "my
ungenerous friends."
 
Oct. 29, 1799
But the most pathetic dun in the following:  "Those indebted to Dr. Homes are desired to remit him the sums due-he being confined to jail deprives him of the pleasure of calling personally on his
friends-they will therefore particularly oblige their unfortunate friend, by complying with this request without loss of time.  Hamilton County Prison, Oct. 29, 1799."
 
Jan. 15, 1800
"Look Sharp! Last Notice.  Thomas Thompson, Jan. 15, 1800. "
 
Feb. 12, 1800
Thomas Frazer, whose courteous notice has been already referred to, complains, February 12, " that little attention has been paid his former notice, and requests all persons indebted to him to come forward before the 10th of March next, as he is going to Pennsylvania."
 
Feb. 19, 1800
Michael Brokaw calls on his debtors for immediate payment OR ELSE!!!
 
Oct 7, 1800
Thomas Goudy comes out in the dunning line without periphrasis, and much to the point. "All common-place ideas of circumstances is unnecessary-the sbuscriber wants his money-most of it has been due from one to seven years, and all notes or debts not paid by the 1th instant will be put in suit," &c.
 
Seven years! No wonder he was out of patience.
 
March 25.
"Take a friend's advice.  - M. Brokaw having repeatedly solicited those indebted to me to settle up their accounts, and little or not attention being paid to the same,  Now know all persons whom it may concern, the unless due attention is paid to the notice, the next will be Hamilton ss."
 

Jul 16, 1800
"MIND YOUR EYE. - All persons indebted, &c."
 
Nov 1800
A Dun, of James Conn.- " For those who have ears to hear.  Whereas, we did give the SPY notice," &c.
 
"The Last Request. - All persons indebted to the subscriber are once more requested, &c.  Those indebted for a longer period than three months, need not apply for further credit, &c. - Cincinnati July 18th.  D. Conner & Co.
 
October 10, 1801
"To subscribers.-Wanted immediately, A QUANTITY OF CASH, for which receipts will be given, and credits entered at the highest price.  Enquire of Carpenter  & Findlay, Spy office.  October 10, 1801."
 
Dec 19, 1801
George Fithian notifies his debtors, that "those who do not pay him within thirty days will be sued without respect to intimate friends, for CHARITY begins at HOME."