5th July 1776

I am at Present at my Farm a few miles from the City. I Expect to be in Town in a Day or Two. When I will look into my Books and give what Proof may be Necessary Respecting Thomas Cobbs Bill on Chas. Ward Apthrop. Intrim Remain Thy Friend

Joshua Howell

RC ; addressed: “To Robt. Treate Paine at the Slate House Second Street Philadelphia”; endorsed.