Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 2
Inclos'd is a Note of hand of Mr. Ebenr: Stetson in favo. of B & E Davis for £734.1.11 Lawfull Mony. I shall be much oblig'd to you youl Imediately fill a Writt for the same for Boston July Coart or for the next Taunton Coart, as you may think best. My design is to Secure said Debt till Monday, when I expect Mr. Stetson will give Security by Mortgaging his Real Estate &ca. I shall take it as a favour you will be kind Enough to meet me at Mr. Stetsons house Monday morning Eight aClock to take the proper Securitys for me, & I will satisfy you for your Trouble. I have sent Mr. Stetson word I shall Breakfast with him Monday morning as he is not now at home. Youl please keep this matter an Intire Secret as I woud not by any means hurt Mr. Stetson in his Business. Your compliance herewith will much oblige Sr. your most hum. Servt.
This comes by Mr. Richmond to whom youl please to Deliver the Writt, & by him shall be oblig'd for your Answer.