Edenton, North Carolina July 22 1753 Dear Eunice,

Thanks be rendred I'm ready to sail; but o miserable I've a Boil on my Starboard Hip that torments me grievously; otherwise Enjoy Health; I have had some rare Diversion since I been in the Country to be related when we meet. I comfort my self in thinking you are well. I'd have you prepare to accompany me this Winter into Carolina, for I have almost determind to return & live, (O cruel Fate!). Am I taken at last? I197shall be afraid to Come to Boston for I expect you will hear something or another before you're 60 years old. I have a great many things to say to you, but what they are I cant tell, so therefore you must not expect I should add any more than a desire to be Remembred to all Freinds & a hearty wish-well to all the World from Yr. Loving Brother,

ROBERT TREAT PAINE

P:S I dreamt a dream the other Night that affected me much. I cant say whether I wish it may come to pass or no.

RC ; addressed: "To Mrs. Eunice Paine living att Boston These"; endorsed.