Boston Novr. 1. 1760 Sr.,

I take this Opportunity to request the favr. of you to let me know what Scituation Belcher's Note to me is in. Tis long Since I heard from you. I hope 'ere this you have got the money & only wait An Oppertunity to send it. You know Sr. the receipt you gave me for that note Was included in one you gave me for Wenman's Note which obliged me to send it to you When Wenman's Note was paid. I should be glad to hear from you, & if you have recd. the money or any part of it please to send it me directed to the Care of Mr. John Hurd Mercht. in Boston as I my self196may chance to be in the Country but Sr. if you have not recd. the money it may not be amiss to send me a receipt of his Note as I have Nothing to show in case you should dye. The Bearer of this Letter Mr. Brenton purposes to practice Law Among you & I doubt not hee'll acquit himself honorably. If Belcher be not sued and no other attorney engaged in the matter please to employ him. Hoping you enjoy health & prosperity I subscribe yr. hble.

RTPAINE

LbC ; addressed: "To Mr. John Burbidge Merct. at Halifax per favr. Mr. Brenton."