Sept.? 1756 Sir,

These by Capt. Homer. Advise that my Family are well. I Expect Capt. Knox in every day. Send me word whether I shall Sue him or let him go oute again or Come to Boston as may bee. Withoute paying The Note. If I am to Sue him, send me a Power from your Sister, for The Note is indors'd to her. Pray let me hear how you all do my Uncle in particular. Pray Send the Inclosed to my Father.

The Nature and Constancey of my business do not permitt me to write news, therefore I onely Say, The Fleet are Saild home with all the French prisoners, there is 3 man of war left, 3 more hourely expected, with a Number of Troops, tho: after all we Shall be but able to Defend our Selfes against the French. my regards to all my Freinds. Your Friend & Servt.

J: FREEMAN

RC ; addressed: "To Mr Robert Treat Paine In Boston to the Care of Mr. John William, mercht. In Boston"; endorsed: "James Freeman 1756." Various sums in RTP's hand are written on the endflap of the address sheet.