Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 1
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Father has rec'd yours1 but he is so indispos'd that he Cant write himself and has order'd me to give you this answer.
That in Considiration of your Living at Mr. Apletons father Chuseess rather to make him a present in a more publick manner wc. he intends to do Speedily, & therefore he wou'd have you Come off as well as you can without giving much.
I hope to get all your things in readiness by the time apointed. Your Cloths are all gone to the taylors. I am in great haste &. Remain your Loving Sisster,
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