Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 3
Since I wrote the inclosed I have heard from Town. Brother was innoculated last Saturday. My Sisters were broke out, but did very well. Mamma says were far from sick. I long to hear again. Your letter inclosing the declaration, came to hand last monday. Twas the first information we had, of our being the states of america. I rejoice to see it since tis thought best by that grand body, of which you are a member, as I hope it will hasten the happy period when the blessings of Peace will smile all around us. I beleive we did not tell you, our barber has the small Pox, but does finely. The Docr. was luckily here, & moved him into a house near Mrs. Whites. I am Sir with my Prayers for the best of heavens blessing upon you & yours, many generations to come, ever yrs. &c.,