Phila. Septr. 23 1751 Sr.,

I am safe arrived at Philada. & in good health as I hope you & yr. Family are. I have been to Mr. Vanderspiegle1 about the Hops & he tells me that they were So bad that he never could sell but one Bagg of them & the Man that bought them is broke. The rest lay by him yet, but are intirely turn'd to chaff. I have not seen them by reason that they are in a143Chamber & the stairs are broke down. He tells me that he will write to you by this Opportunity. I design to go to New York, before I return home. My Duty to Father, Love to yr. Wife & sister & little Nabby. I am yr. Brother, Freind & humble Servt.

ROBERT TREAT PAINE

LbC ; addressed: To Mr. Joseph Greenleaf Mercht. in Boston Pr. Capt. Mellon."

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William Vanderspiegle, a Philadelphia merchant.