July 1760 Sr.,

I flatter my self you'll accept of the inclos'd, as tis the effects of my ebullient Genius. I send it in time that you may wear it to Commencment,1 for then perhaps may be the very Crisis. You see I have your interest at heart, and you may depend on it Sir if their should be any Services in which my Service may be any ways serviceable to you I shall not only alway serve you, but shall endeavour to serve you. But my design was not to make a long193scrawl, for the shorter my scrawl is, the more time will it save, and the saving of time has very much my attention. Yours, in hast,

LAVINIA

P.S. I should be glad to see that Peice you told me of, as you did not promise me, I can't demand, but if you knew how much any of your productions gratified me, I am satisfied my request would have your concuring consent. If you see fit to favor me, give it to Sister B—n and I'll convey it safe to you again.

RC ; addressed: "For Mr. Paine"; docketed in RTP's hand: "from & to Lavinia on a Bag." RTP's answer dated July 1760 is in shorthand and has not been deciphered.

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Commencement was on July 16.