Don't use the TEXT datatype. It is deprecated and the performance is horrible. It is also incredibly painful to work with. The replacement is (n)varchar(max). It would be FAR better to change your table. You should be able to change it in place with no adverse affects on anything. If you are unable you will have to cast your column in your query.
select top 1 RowPointer, STUFF((select cast(Notes as nvarchar(max)) + char(10)
from #Something
order by RowPointer
for XML PATH('')), 1, 0, '')
from #Something
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