Newpt. Nova Scotia 4th May 60/– Dear Treat,

Yours of the 6th of Decr. & 2d. May Instant1 came safe to hand. I beg you woud not think I'm unmindfull of so worthy a friend, or insensible of the confidence you put in me, no less than the failure of the most earnest endeavors for intelligence in the affair you wrote about has kept me from writing you—as I was unwilling to write you without proper information though I coud'nt quicken the diligence of those employed to examin this Business. I have now the satisfaction to acquaint188you that I am told from persons on the spot that Philip Godfrey2 aforementioned died insolvent & what Estate belonged to Him was entirely Sunk in part discharge of his Debts. This fact (which I beleive may be depended on) you are sensible must silence all Claims in respect to inheritance. I sincerely wish for a speedy oppertunity of conversing with my good friend RTP.—but how soon is uncertain—make sincere regards to Dr. Wendell, Quinceys &c. &c. &c. The next oppertunity I hope will furnish a more Ample Letter—till when—continue me in you good wishes & beleive me your friend & Servt.

JAMES BRENTON

RC ; addressed: "To Mr. Robert Treat Pain Attorney at Law Boston"; endorsed. On address leaf in RTP's hand: "Musidora a Nymph in the bloom of Youth at the."

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