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Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 2

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From John Singleton Copley
Copley, John Singleton RTP
Boston Feby. 21. 1772 Sir,

Coll: Putnam has been in Boston several Days & very desireous of seeing you that some plan may be laid for a regular & effectual Defence of my Cause. I doubt not but you intend being here but the Cause will in all probility come on sooner than you might have expected when you left Boston indeed it is not quite certain that it may not tomorrow or even this afternoon. However I Dont think it will till Tuesday or Wednesday But I fear that will not allow you time anough to consult with the Collo: I must therefore request your attendance as soon as possable if any un-499foreseen unexpected Accident should prevent your coming I beg you will write a letter & send it to Judge Olivers on Sunday as he will leave home on monday he will take care that I receive it safely. I am Sir your Most Obt. Humble Servt.

JOHN S. COPLEY

RC ; addressed: "For Robt: T. Paine Esqr. in Tanton"; endorsed.