From John Coakley(?) Lettsom (unpublished)
London July 15. 1783
Esteemed Friend

John Lister, a respectable Friend (Quaker) has just informed me that he sets off for Paris tomorrow; and I embrace the opportunity of acknowledging the favour of thy Letter, inclosing one of Dr. Fothergills herein returned, tho’ I regret that I have not time by his sudden departure of writing more fully in answer to thine.

My Friend Lister will spend about a week in Paris, and will convey any thing for England thou may wish to intrust him with. He is kind enough to take my Account of Dr. Fothergill; the use I have made of thy Letter; will, I hope meet with thy approbation, as well as my political ideas. I am respectfully

J. C. Lettsom

Addressed: Benjamin Franklin / at Passey / near / Paris
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