Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 1
I wrote you dated the 8th. Instant. I have not as yet got yr. Tar; & I doubt I shall be pestered to get it speedily, for collecting Debts in159this Country is no small Jobb; but believe I shall get it in season. The times are very dull, but in as much as I am here without a Vessell; so I shall be able to get the Load all ready by the Time the Vessell comes. I hope the next Letter to write for one, but cannot now with a safe conscience. Yr. Sugar is none of the brightest in the World; but I shall sell to advantage. You may depend upon it I shall consult yr. Interest in every proceeding & make all the dispatch that is possible. I Remain yr. obliged humble Servant,