Billingate1 May 2d, 1754 Honored Sr.,

I have not got my Vessell fit for the Sea & should have gone if the Weather permitted. Our freinds here enquire much yr. Welfare & treat me wth. much Respect & Kindness. My Business has carried me to Truro which place pleases me better than Billingate, tho' they both look with a bad Countenance. I sincerly wish you well in your Business & Travells & hope to find you at home wn. I return in the Fall. But if I should not I shall write you the particulars of Voyage as soon as may be & I hope by the blessing of Providence to be able to write you of my good Success in the Business in wch. I am encouraged by all who see me.

To add no more Sr. I shall always Remember the perculiar Obligations which yr. Kindness & Tenderness have laid me under, & wch. as I am sensible off I have never yet faild to mention. Accept this as a pledge of that Gratitude which has posses'd the Heart of yr. Dutifull son

ROBERT-TREAT PAINE

RC ; addressed: "To Mr. Thomas Paine att Boston"; endorsed.

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Now Wellfleet, Mass.