Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 2
I just received yours1 & the hose. Am obliged to you for yr. Care, & most tenderly affected with yr. indisposition. I fear the disorder is in yr. mind, & that the remedy must be applied there, & as you are at a place where I expected you would meet with soothing Applications so I am very sorry you are so soon disposed to leave them, not but that I am ready to wait upon you. I have been to Dorchester & have taken pains to find a place. Heard of one 1/2 a mile from the Meeting & 20 Rods from Salt Water; Tom. Allen has spoke to them but at present they can't take you; have heard of several other places but the Weather has been so bad I could not go but purpose to this PM if fair. I shall make no bargain but only see what can be done leaving all the rest to you. Mrs. Hurd expects you, but what will so poor a creature do; O Love thou Dreggs of Adams Fall, thou last Curse in Pandora's box; I can't say I pity you I did that , 'tis more I'm tortur'd on yr. account, would to Heavens I could cure you. Mirth Amusement I believe is the best remedy; as for yr. coming, the next week court sets here & having matters of Consequence I cant promise any time certain but youll suit your own Conveniency & get to German Town & I don't doubt you'll easily get to Town. Let me know of yr. being there & Ill engage it. Yr. mindfull & (unhappy me severely) sincere Brother, (for if I could talk soft things without meaning or design I should be much better liked) & hble. Sert.
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