(seq. 3)

Sir, The rude sketches on ye other side
need your candour & [covering?]. Please to burn 'em
when you have read 'em. I believe you expected something
better from me. But now you must [set?] your better
tho'ts to work. Accept my good wish & just regards
both to ye living & ye Dead. Don't lye or suffer
your self in ye heart by what is here written.

Your [Brother?] and servant,

{Benjamin} Colman

Boston, March. 4. 1728.