Philaa. June 14, 1764 Respectd Friend Robt. Treat Paine,

I Reced. thine of May 30th. post & Note the Contents. Had heard Before, that N. White was Dead. As I had no Other View in Lending him Cash, & Insure his Vessell, by his Desire than Really Serving him & his family, I now Inclose his Bond wth. Orders for the Insurance Charg'd, & Coppy of the Sum Insurd & by Whom, wch. I hope may be sufficient, Proof of my Generosity & hope thoul be Abel to Gett me Satisfaction. I Send them to Boston to the Care of Henry Laughton or Scott & Gill to be Sent thee Imediatly. One of the Evidences to the Prior marriage of John Wormly is Expectd in Town soon, When I shall gett her Proof Before a Notary Publick & send thee,304I never Reced. a Penny or Pennysworth from N. White Since he left I had a Letter from him from N. Carolina, 2 or 3 from Teneriff & 2 or 3 from London, Wherein he Confesses my kindness & Promisis to make me ample amends. I am thy Friend

RICH SMITH

Be carefull of the bond & other Papers.

R.S.

RC ; addressed: "To Robert Treat Paine Esqr; attorney att Law att Taunton"; endorsed.