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Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 1

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To William Fisher
RTP Fisher, William
Bath Town, Pamplico River N: Carolina March 26 1752 Sr.,

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,

ROBERT-TREAT PAINE

LbC ; addressed: "To Mr. William Fisher junr. Mercht. in Boston."