Robert Treat Paine Papers, Volume 2
I have communicated yr. Proceedings to Dr. Sprague. He thinks the Steels will not do for you nor dry purges, but says you must take Æthiops1 with Tartar in lenitive Electuary in large doses which will keep yr. Body in good Order. He says that roasted apples will not hurt yr. Milk, especially if you mix it first. Sister has got a Papoose.2 Mrs. Newell3 can't take you unless you'll lay with a Charcoal = Man. That may possibly save you the expence of Æthiops....4 Sprague says you'll do well. Yrs. &c.&c.&c.&c.&c.&c.&c.&c.&c.
"Æthiops Mineral, a medicine, so-called from its dark color, prepared from quicksilver and sulphur, ground together in a marble mortar to a black powder" (OED). Steels refers to iron used medicinally (OED).
Abigail Paine Greenleaf's daughter Mary, born on Feb. 5, 1757.
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By C. Jenks I recd. yrs. am much obliged to you for the Concern you mention for my wellfair, m
As to that money of Capt. Hills you know the Circumstances but pray get it if Possable. It is money lent or kind is along time due & if lost will now be my loss. As to Knox he is now oute on a Cruse. When he or his effects are in this Town I will attach. If you will I should send you the Note. Send me word. I do not as yet see any bad prospect of Leighs Money. He Baks some but now is a dead time. I urge him to give me Security but that is delayed he says he will write to you. If he does or if not write me what is to be done.
In a few days I shall open a store and than will expose Some of them things to sail. I have not Sold any Since my last. I dont find that the Case of draws will fetch more than 40/ or 50/. and now is a dead time and no purchasers
Inclosed is Ord. Favr. You on Capt. Jones for Three pounds. I would have sent you more But the Extra: Expence I have been at for Two months past has prevented. Tho. I now Flatter myself of success.
Inclosed is my uncles accot. if there be any charge that you are Doubt-full of pray send me word and I will Explain it.
Rememember me to all Freinds. Your Freind & humble Servt: