Halifax May 7th. 1757

Mr. Robt. Treat Paine, I have recd. yours by Capt. Jones also the Power, but cant do anything with Leigh yet, but will keep a bright look oute. As to Hills Note it was my wives Mothers Property—so Would have you keep it—and assoon as a time presents get what you Can of it. As to Duglasses History I cant as yet find it but if I Can, I will Send Them. With respect to what you write me of my Uncles delivering those Two Chests to you I do remember it very well, but the Particular accot. is now oute of my mind. Pray Explain the person you mentioned you was to pay oute of his Effects and I will be more particular.

I have now opend Shop. Could sell those skins if I knew the price. Send me as particular account of the price of those things as you Can. I have begun and shall be obligd to New Sett the fence around the Lott—37 also make some part New. I shall be very glad if you would give me leave to lay oute about Four pounds to fix up Mr. Kents Room. He is moved and it wants it much. I have meet with near Twenty pounds loss with C. Jones, by Leggets Missing, but hope in time to retreave myself. Pray remember me to my Cousins—Mr. Palmer & Mr. Cranch—and tell Mr. Palmer I was so hurryd that I could not send him the accots. as he wanted—but will soon do it. Your Friend & humble Servt.,

JAS. FREEMAN

RC ; addressed: "To Mr. Robt. Treat Paine in Boston P.C. Jones"; endorsed.