Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 3
I have Endeavour’d to recollect concerning the Barberrys & to the best of my remembrance I got ten quarts clear Juice from 2 Bushells Berrys. They must be Bruis’d Gently before they are press’d Gently I say for the Seeds must not be crack’d. They give a very Austere taste. I wish I was in a situation to do it for you as tis too Early to gather them yet. They Ought to have a smart frost to separate their parts. as yet they are Till then they will not yield their Juice nor have that fine acid. I thank you for the wafers but tis matter of speculation how you came by the knowledge of my Poverty.
That you are closely Engaged I can Easily beleive if with all your assiduity you can reform the manners of the people your time will be well bestow’d & your abilities properly Exerted. A blessing attend all your Endeavours Prays your affectionate Sister
Pray be so good as to deliver the inclose’d. I dont love to give two Errands to important folks.