Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 1
I have not as yet wrote you1 any thing concerning my Proceedings, not having had any thing very Material to write. I arrived at Bath the 3d. Instant. I apply'd to Capt. Coutanch & understood that he had not got Tarr in his Hands but only Notes for 165 Blls. of Tarr wch. Notes I believe are good & I doubt not but I shall get the Tarr seasonably. The Market price of Tar here is 50/ so that you having yours at 45/ have the Advan-152tage of us therein. I have not Expos'd yr. Sugar to sale nor yet got it ashore, being Much pestered for a store for my Goods. I shall make all Speed I possibly can, & write for a Vessell as soon as I am Possessor of a Load. I doubt not but you'll consult with Mr. Darrall Seasonbly about a proper Vessell so as that there may be no Delay as soon as I am Ready. No more at present but Remain yr. much obliged humble Servt.,
William Fisher (1726–1770), a Boston merchant, was one of the backers of RTP's 1752 voyage to the Carolinas. His letterbook for 1761–1770 and his will are at the MHS.