Boston Augt. 22 1778 Sir,

My Action of Review, Against Allen comes on this Court, therefore Request the favour of your Attendance to act for me; as Mr. Morton1 is absent & shall have no Counsil but your self. If any thing prevents your coming, pray Be kind Enough to let me know. Your Complyance will much oblige

Sr. Yr. Very Humle. Servt. John Cushing

RC ; addressed: “To The Honble. R. Treat Payne In Taunton”; endorsed.

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Perez Morton (1751–1837), see vol. 2.