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Robert Treat Paine Papers

Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 2

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From William Molineux

30 July 1766

From James Warren

8 August 1766
From Ratcliffe Hellon
Hellon, Ratcliffe RTP
Boston July 30?, 1766 Mr. Pain Sr.,

I1 saw Mr. Mullinex this morning he prays that youd take Emediate Possession of the Ship & Leave her in the Care of Mr. Robinson or some master to have an over sight to her as its a matter Concerns him that from Sr. your H. Ser.,

RAT HELLON

RC ; addressed: "To Mr. Robt. Treat Pain Esqr. Taunton"; endorsed.

1.

A warrant, dated July 10, 1766, was issued by Thomas Hutchinson, as chief justice, to attach the effects of Ratcliffe Hellon, late of Taunton, merchant, "since an absconding or concealed debtor." RTP, John Adam, and George Williams, all of Taunton and creditors of Hellon were appointed trustees of his estate. The three trustees took their oath on Aug. 1. The original warrant is in the RTP Papers.