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Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 2

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From James Otis, Sr.

20 November 1764

To Anna White

1765
From Richard Smith
Smith, Richard RTP
Swanzey Novr. 26th. 1764 Respected Friend R. T. Pain,

I Passd. through Taunton yesterday But it Being Sabbath Could not stop to talk on Worldly Affairs. I have heard so much about Morey & Cobb, that the former has Administred on N. Whites affairs, and that I may be Assured they will not Part with any thing. Yett I am full Assured that thou will strictly attend to my Intrest in that affair & that thou will See no Sham Accts. is admitted. If thou Wants any Other Papers write me a line & they Shall be Sent, make no Doubt thou well know Both these men, and watch them Accordingly. My Wishes attend thee and hope tho'l Gett a Good Wife soon. I am thy Friend.

RICH. SMITH

My Compliments to Doctr. Mc Kinster & his family.

RC ; addressed: "To Mr. Pain Attorney at Law in Taunton"; endorsed.