Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 1
The last I wrote was dated April 15th. in wch. I desired you not to fail in sending the Tables mentioned in a letter, March 26, & desired you not to send the Chairs mentioned in the sd. Letter, but I would now be glad if the Tables, Chairs & likewise the Ring I mentioned April 15th. may all be sent, for I shall not fail of a Market. Let the Chairs be well made because a Gentleman has Engaged them & I should be glad if they might be sent without fail.
I am sorry to acquaint you that after a great deal of fatigue I must be forced to sue Mr. Abra: Sheppard, by means of which I shall be forced to leave a power of attorney, with Some Body to transact the Business for me. The Law is very chargeable here, and 'tis with great sorrow that166I can Engage in it. I want much to hear from you, pray dont fail to write by the first Opportunity. Remember me to yr. Wife, Mr. Cranch & all good Freinds, I conclude yr. Freind & humble Servt.,