Pamplico River. North Carolina June 1 1752 Sr.,

I this day very Accidently heard of the Death of Mr. Darrall, which News was very Unacceptable to me, & as he is Dead I hope Sr. you will take more upon you towards Dispatching me a Vessell, than otherwise you would have needed to have done. I hope none of my Letters have Miscarried, wch. I have taken care to forward to you every Opportunity. I hope a Vessell is dispatch'd before this Time, for my Life is not only very unpleasant but also unprofitable. I am Sr. yr. humble Servt.,

ROBERT TREAT PAINE

P.S. I hope to get good part of yr. Tar but fear shall not get all.

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