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Robert Treat Paine Papers

Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 2

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From Joshua Brackett

April 1772

From James Flagg

11 May 1772
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From Samuel Quincy
Quincy, Samuel RTP
Boston 15th, April 1772 Sir,

I am desired by Mrs. Apthorp to engage you, with myself, in the Cause between Her & Bannister. She is desirous of a trial at the er Court, therefore you'll please to attend next Tuesday sevenight, when the Jury will be here.1

I am your very respectful Friend humble Servt:,

SAML. QUINCY

RC ; addressed: "To Robert Treat Pain Esqr. in Taunton"; endorsed. The ellipses indicate missing text due to a hole in the paper.

1.

RTP recorded in his diary, Apr. 28, 1772: "this morning Rode into Boston, found the Infr. Court adjd. & so was disappointed in coming down very dusty riding." His cashbook for Aug. 31, 1772, noted payment of 9s.12d. for "Grizell Apthrops fee vs Bannister." Case not further identified.