Bos. Novr. 19. 1765 Sr.,

After you have Examd. the contents of the Inclos'd you'l please to Seal it & Deliver to him, & if he makes out in the way I have propos'd then you'l please to order the Sheriff, to Deliver up the three Vessells358now in his hands (so soon as the note of hand is produced & Deliver'd to you, the form of wch. you'l please to give him) & if he cannot do any thing, then you'l please to Buy the sd. Vessells for me & let them be taken proper care off till you hear further from Sr. Your hble. Servt.

GILBT. DEBLOIS

pray Excuse haste

RC ; addressed: "To Robt. Treat Payne Esqr. Prest."; endorsed; note by RTP: "his Letter Mr. Crokes Note with a Bondsman in two yrs. or single note in 12 ms."