Boston Novem. 3. 1747. Dear Brother,

I am very Glad to hear of your welfare. I was Surpriz'd when I found that the bearrer was your Chamber mate I think much better of him than before I Saw him.

I Sent for your great Coat but it is not done; and your tea Kettle man says you shall have it in three or four days. I dont know but I shall come to See you this week but it is at present uncertain. Our family is Grown much Less for Molly1 is gone home Last Saturday & Freeman went yesterday and I hope by this time is got home.

I intend to Send you a Neck Cloth with this Letter. In haste I Conclude your Loving Sisster,

ABIGAIL PAINE

RC ; addressed: "To Mr. Robert Treat Paine att Cambridge"; endorsed.

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Probably Mary Bugle who came to live at the Paine house on June 2, 1746, according to RTP's diary.