Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 2
Mr. Welch that ownes the one half of a Small Lott of which the other half belongs to you has a mind to purchase your half. It comodes him but no other person is willing to give the worth. He offers but 20/ pr. acre. It is barren Very stony about three miles from Town in a Most obscure place. Have Inclosd his Deed for you to draw one by to him if youll please to Execute a Deed & Send it by Dr. Gray. Ile promise he Shall not have it Till he gives the Value according to the best Information I Can have. I have more than once Mentiond the affair to you he was to have Seen you when here last but the person by whom I Sent omitted to Inform him. Youll please with Care to Send back the Deed Inclosd as also yours properly Executed if you see Cause. Am Sr. yr. Hle. Servt.