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Boston April 17th, 1735

Dear Child,

I Knew not of Capt. Sanders departure
yesterday til some hours after he was gone
so had no opportunity to write you by him and
this moment Mr. Sparrhawk tells me the
Sloop with Men and Provisions for Georges will
Sail in a few minitts so cannot inlarge nor
Write Mr. Waldo as fully purposed. This day I
attended the General Court more than Usual
or else had not been Surprized if the Sloop
does not depart til the morning. I Shall Write
Mr. Waldo to whom my hearty and Sincere Regards
Mr. Sherley I understand has write him.
The Several things you mentioned are on
Board and I hope will Reach you Safe
except the line which Mr. Fairfield
thought best not to Send til you come and
see several Sorts lately made Use of for
Fishing. His Young Man with the help
of a carpenter can make a Wooden Skreen
or Two Thatt will doe for the present.
Your Sister Phillips was Safe delivered of a
fine Son on the fifth Instant, both She and
the Babee thro Gods Goodness both welle.
I hope notwithstanding the mean Attempts
to defeat Mr. Waldo and yours you will proceed.

I wish I had time but dare not inlarge
Least I miss the opportunity.

Your Mother Joynes me in our kind remem-
-brance to you, She in an especial Manner
thinks your absence of a long Continuance.
Your Sisters give their kind love to you.
I shall not take time to assure you
thatt     I am your Loving
and Affectionate
Father,

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[This page also contains a note wrrtten in pencil indicating the author, recipient, and date of the letter.]