Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 2
I recd. your Favor of 5th Inst.1 and really I can't take upon me to say that Mr. Adam absolutely promised to mortgage double the Value of the Debt; 'tis true he proposed giving security, and mentioned his Ship Yard as well the Lands all which he valued at double the Sum of the note, and I tho't was willing to mortgage the whole, but however if he will did not intend it, and as it will not destroy the Force of the note, I am content to take only the Land as Security, and that I expect be properly mortgaged 'till he makes Sale of his Vessell and discharges the note. Your getting it effected will oblige Yr. hum. Servt.
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