Halifax, 20th August1756 Sir,

I have only time to tell you that I have red. your last. Dont Send any Thing Till your order. Pray you to see and talk with Capt Jones aboute the House and if it be Convenent for me to let me have it. I would be more particular if I had one minutes time, but I have not.Your Frend & Servt.

JAS: FREEMAN

RC ; addressed: "To Mr. Robt. Treat Paine In Boston"; endorsed.