Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 2
I recd. yrs. by Dr. Grey & acknowledge yr. kindness therein expressed. With regard to that peice of Land I should be the sooner determind if they did not say that the last Land I sold was too cheap, but I can safely rely on yr. Judgment & should send a deed but my Sisters being at a distance it is not practicall by this Opportunity. I wish I could sell the whole of the Land, for 'tis no benefit to lay so. I should be glad to know what Dr. Wheats Heirs intend to do for as it now lays it may hurt the Sale. I'm loath Sr. to trouble you, but by the laws of our Existence we are beholden to each other for many Comforts, & I have had abundant Experience that you who are learned in the Laws of Policy are tenderly influenced by the fundamental ones of Nature. My Respects to yr. Lady. I subscribe yr. Obliged hble. sert.,