Boston Septr: 11: 1758 Madam,

I received yrs. per Mr. Ferguson & things you sent. I am very sorry to hear that Mr. Freeman kept no acct. of the things he sold at private sale, but in order to find out what they were I send by Mr. Fergurson an acct. of all the things he had in his Possession which I took when I was down there, & by comparing it with the account of things sold at vendue you may see what things were sold at private sale. As to the house, I have desired Capt. Jones who is coming there to look into the matter & enquire into the value of the New building. As to yr. coming to New England I really can't advise you if your were my nearest freind on Earth to come to Boston to live. Mr. Ferguson can give you an account in wt. a wretched Condition this Town is with regard to people who have their living to Earn. If I could see yr. way clear I should Advise you but I do think you'll do better where you are. You do wonder at my not coming down to Halifax. I should have been there before this time but my business has confind me so here that I could not leave it. But being in a poor state of health I believe I shall come down the latter End of October If I come at all but am not able to say certainly, & should be glad if you would make preparation to settle all our dealings & reduce them to a Certainty. I am glad to hear you enjoy yr. health & subscribe yr. most hble.,

RTP

LbC ; addressed: "To Mrs. Elizabeth Freeman at Halifax Per Mr. Ferguson."