Boston 27th. Augt. 1768 Sir,

I recd. your favor of 26th.1 respecting Mr. Adam's affair.2 As the Gentleman to whom the money is due is upon the spot I did not think myself at Liberty to take the step you mention without his Consent. I therefore shewed him yr. Letter. He gave me for answer That the affair had been depending three or four years. That Indulgence upon Indulgence had been granted: & That he could not especially as he was acting for other people consent to any further Delay, as it might be at the Hazzard of the Debt & he must take that Hazzard upon himself if he did it. The Only way therefore is for the officer to do his Duty, & if Mr. Adams can Settle the Matter with him so that he can return the Excn. Satisfied. I can have nothing to Object, but the officer must in that Case take Care to have the Money ready when Called for & he must expect this will be in very Short Time, a few weeks at furthest. I am Sr your very humble Servt.

SAML. FITCH

RC ; addressed: "To Robt. Treat Pain Esqr. Councilr. at Law In Taunton"; endorsed.

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