Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 1
I have just Recd. a Letter1 from you wc. was very acceptable to me, for I have been much Concern'd for fear you were Sick and Shou'd have sent to you if I Could have had an Opertunity.
We have Labour'd under many difficultys Since I Saw you last My father has been very ill again, he was taken Last Wednesday evening with a voilent Cholick which held him till friday, and this day he has venturd down Stairs but is exceeding weak. Mother is much worse than She has been for a Long time and to add to these afflictions Cato is Laim with a Sore in his arm which has been breeding ever Since this day fortnight, and Last wednessday it was Lanch't. He is unable to do any work and for a Long time was in great pain. The Cause of the Sore was pricking his arm with a pin and their has been great danger of Losing his arm. The Rest of the family are in usuall health and we all want to See you very much. Father is much Concern'd that you have no wood and wou'd have you Come down, we shall Send the horse this affernoon or in the morning if we have any Opertunity for their is a Nesessity of your Coming or Sending your Linnin for Wednesday is our Wassh.
Father Says that if you Cant Get Wood you must apply to the president or Tutors to know what you shall do.
Grandmother & Mother Send their Love to you. Pray Give My Service to all Enquiring friends, I Remain you Loving Sisster,
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I am oblidg'd to you for Sending your Linnin to us but I am Sorry that you Could not afford us your Company when we desir'd it So Strongly but I'll Suspend my resentments till I see you and hear your reason. I have Sent you one Shirt which will Last till thanksgiving, I pray that you wou'd bring all your Linin & Stockings for I did not Recive 9but three shirts & necks & 2 Caps. Father & Mother are in usual health with the rest of the family. I am in haste & Conclude, your Loving Sisster,