Boston Augt. Sept. 1? fryday 1758 Dear Eunice,

I just recd. yrs. pr. Neighbour David & herewith send yr. whip 22/6 1 1/4 yd. osnabriggs @ 15/ as for its going under the saddle tell 'em they are Goose Caps it must fix on like a housing. As for yr. Bridle, I have been so busy I have not got it yet. The Supr. Ct. is adjourn'd & I should get it now of a man at the South End but I am to dine this day with his Excellency & have not time.1 Greenleaf told me he had one he would lend you. I will send it by the next Conveyance. I wrote you by Mr. Humphrys t'other day. Pray answer me. I have nothing further to add but am yr. most humble bumtumble

R. T. PAINE

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RC ; addressed: "To Miss Eunice Paine at Weymouth Per favr. Mr. Ford"; endorsed.

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RTP states in his diary that the Court adjourned on Aug. 31 and "the court and Barr dined with his Excellency" on Sept. 1, 1758. "His Excellency" was the new governor, Thomas Pownall (17221805), who had been appointed Feb. 25, 1757 and arrived in Boston Aug. 2, 1757. He was later transferred to South Carolina and set sail for England on June 3, 1760 (DAB).

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Boston Septr. 5 Tuesday 1758 Dear Eunice,

I send by Mr. Palmer the bridle & hope you are now fixt. I want to hear how yr. horse suits. I have some design to keep Thanksgiving with you or Sister. I am abt. altering my lodging & am almost crazy. If you are fixt pray Ride to Town & let us see you. I have many things to say chiefly of Comfort. If you dont come write. Yrs. &c.

R. T. PAINE

P: S I have ordered yr. bedstead to be brought to Town. I conclude you are willing.

R.T.P.

RC ; addressed: "To Miss Eunice Paine at Weymouth"; endorsed.