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Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 2

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From Samuel Quincy

7 August 1761

From Robert Caldwell

6 September 1761
From Samuel Quincy
Quincy, Samuel RTP
Boston Augst. 18, 1761 Dear Sir,

Yours I recd.1 & in answer wd. inform you, That The Special matters are by Order of Court appointed to be heard for The Future The Second Tuesday; and The Action of Trip & Durphey you mention is in That List.2 There are a Number before it, but whether That may'n't be called one of The First you are sensible is quite uncertain. However an Indulgence may perhaps be obtained 'till you come. To which End I shall make Application to The Council on The other Side & if possible delay it for your Arrival. This is all I can say at present & Interim Am Your affte. Friend & very Hble. Sert.

SAML. QUINCY

P.S. Since The Above I've Spoke to Mr. Otis & He consents it Shd. be delayed.

RC ; addressed: "To Mr. Robt. Treat Paine Atty: at Law In Taunton"; endorsed.

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Action not identified.