Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 2
I recd. yrs. of the 5 of last mth. & however much I am Obliged to you for yr. kind notices am surpriz'd at the Contents. This is what we get by Lenity, but repining signifys nought. The attention you now show to my affairs & the kind remembrance you express of me encourages me to hope yr. further assiduity & that my Concerns will be settled as much to my Advantage as maybe, when we meet with such Losses 'tis natural to expostulate. & I'm desirous to know if there was no Bail taker in Belchers affair or by what Neglect he could get away. Pray enquire how that affair is & trace it to yr. Satisfaction, & where he is gone & whether the Sherriff be any way chargeable. You mention your being applied to relating to the house tenanted by Mrs. Pool. That is an affair that has Given me much uneasiness & I wish it was Settled. Mr. Salter undertook to settle it, & can tell you the affair. If any body appears to buy it I should be glad to know & what they'll give & shall take it kind of Mr. Salter if he'll assist in the affair. Deacon Ferguson as Bondsman to Mrs. Pool Admx. to her late husbands Estate, owes me some money. I should write him but have not time. Please to ask him how the affair lyes &c. &c.