Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 2
By Mr. Palmer I recd. yrs. and according to orders Send the Power duly Executed. Shou'd have done it before had I recd. Either of the other Letters but coming from Abington the day they were Sent me, I mis'd 'Em. I hope in them you have made me amends for the Coaxing in your last before. I return'd you words for words in a letter I sent Yesterday week, but you was not to be found so it Came back. I want to see you very much in a Conversible mood. Methinks tis an age since I Saw you as my Brother, an honest intelligent being. When will you lay aside your long Robe and pay a freindly visit to your Simple Enquiring freinds. I hear of you by reports which increases my inclination to injoy Your Company. I am often Wandering after you thro' various assemblys, and sometimes Entertain myself with Your Gallentries (tho' to your Comfort I am invisible). This roving imagination keeps you Ever alive to me. Otherwise I shou'd be apt to forget what Spirit you were off for your Short intimations just Serve to let me know
I am at present hear amongst our freinds who are in tollerable health. Remember me to all of our side. I grow Young Every day and fear if I hold on I shall Grow a Child again but be assure'd whatever I am I shall Continue Your Freind & Sister,
PS If my heart was very much set on having a new Gown & appearing in the fashion I shou'd before this time have pined to a Scheleton and since I have not and have Waited So patiently I think You ought to take Some pains to let me have it now. If Mr. Palmer Comes in a chaise he will bring it, if you have it at Bracketts. Adeiu when you write again pray write a little better tis Sad Work. Excuse me. Pray take Some more notice74of my Letters or I Shall not be Spirited to write again Yrs. &c. and since I cou'd not Spell my name when I wrote last I'll try agin,