Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 2
I wrote to you last Saturday, but understand by Mr. Pratt you had not recd. my Letter. By This time I hope you have. The Contents were to Inform you that I was going to Boston to Setle my affairs by the assistance of Mr. Wheelwright who is my very good friend. I came home last night with out finishing, but must attend the Business again to-morrow. In my last I desired you to renew my Licence for me, if I did not come, which I cannot do 'till next Tuesday before. I also want Lambarts papers, I have sent my Excise acct. by Lieutenant Ford with former Letter.
As to Jacksons affairs I was Ill treated in it being never asked for the Money & I never knew who had the Note before. If he will take Iron & English goods I'll pay him on demand for I have Several hundred pounds worth by me. If he'll tarry a reasonable time I'll pay him the Cash. If he hears to nothing I wd. demurr.
Your Sister is but Just able to keep about; I determine to fetch Sister Eunice next week Interim remain yr. Loving brother &c.