Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 1
I am grealy oblig'd to you for your kind mention of me in your Letter to my Brother; and could not well forbear writing to you tho' you know the disadvantages I labour under, & the little time I have.
Hitherto providence sees fit to disappoint our scheme of going home, and we are in some fear we shall not be able get away this winter, but however it may be I doubt not it will be for the best if we be as resign'd as we ought to the divine Will; Whether I shall have oppertunity to see you again or no is quite uncertain, tho' I would hope to see you in my own Country, but however that be I hope we shall so live in this state of tryal as that we may with all our other Friends meet to part no more in happier Worlds and on a Safer Shore.
I heartily wish you success and the direction of Infinite Wisdom in all your undertakings.
Ever remember he that walketh uprightly walketh surely, go on with that Integrity & honesty which you have begun, and then sure of the protection of Heaven, you may defye the Powers of Earth or Hell to hurt you or disturb your peace.
I hope you will pardon this hasty scribble, which whatever it is you may assure yourself comes from your very Sincere Friend,
Mr. Palmer gives his service and Joins with me in wishing you every good thing.