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Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 1

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From Samuel Haven

25 September 1749

From Abigail Paine

4 October 1749
From Abigail Paine
Paine, Abigail RTP
Boston, Sepr. 25. 1749 Dear Brother,

I have but a moments time to write and am uncertain whether you'll ever Receive this short Epistle, but I judg by my Self that you want to hear of our wellfare and for this reason with Some others 66take this opertunity to Let you know that we that are at home are well. Father is gone his jorney and went away much indispos'd.

I want very much to hear from you & your Lambs and pray you to write assoon as you Can, but I depend upon your Company here the Eleventh day of Octobr. but without I know of your Recieving this I shall not rest easy. Sisster Send much Love and good wishess to you. Pray accept the Same from your Loving Sisster

ABIGAIL PAINE

Give my Service to all friends.

RC .