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Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 2

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From Gilbert Deblois

26 December 1766

To Eunice Paine

5 January 1767
From Benjamin Davis
Davis, Benjamin RTP
Dighton Saturday PM 1767? Sr.,

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.

BENJA: DAVIS

This comes by Mr. Richmond to whom youl please to Deliver the Writt, & by him shall be oblig'd for your Answer.

RC ; superscripted: "Mr. Robt. Treat Paine."