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Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 2

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From Richard Smith

14 June 1764

From Joseph Tisdale

23 June 1764
From William Greenleaf
Greenleaf, William RTP
Boston June 21st: 1764 Mr: Paine, Sr.,

We find that in every paper there is more Or less Uneasiness Concerning the Calomell. I find the Drs. Friends Are determ'd to blackgard in the dark and no Coming at Mr. Philanthropos. I'm determ'd: to Set the mistake in a true light and at the Same time give my oath with yours if you are willing and will Send it to me any time between the Above date and the 30th.

You Very well Remember what Doctr. Gelston Said to me in your hearing that He imagnd the fault lay at the Castle the time when we were there was the 16: of April 1764.

If you Can Order your Affaires so as to be in Town next week your Compny would be Vastly Agreable. If you Cant Convienently do Oblige and assist me so far as to Send me your Oath and it will agree with your former goodness.

I'm determ'd After I have given my Oath apublished it in conection with yours Not to give my Self any further trouble About this dirty affaire. Mrs. Greenleafs Complements to you. From your greatly Oblig'd Friend, & Very Humble Servent,

WILLM. GREENLEAF

PS Be so good as to let me See or hear from you Next week as it will be of bad consequence If I dont.

RC ; addressed: "To Robort Treat Paine Esqr. att Tantown per Favour Mr. blank"; endorsed.