Lancaster July: 3d. 1785 Sr.,

I Recd. yours June 13th 1785 a few Days past. You Request of me to Come down With a large sum of money soon. I wish it was in my powr to Comply with your desire but it wont be very soon as money is not to be Had: at present: hope in a few month it will Circulate again. If you git an order on me from The Treasurer I will pay it in turn.

I am with Esteem your most Humble Servant W: Greenleaf

RC ; addressed: “Honble: Robert T: Paine Esq. Boston”; endorsed.