From John Egleton (unpublished)
Decr 26th 1784
Sir

having heard some Gentlemen have it in contemplation of sending a gardener to america to cultivate the plants to be imported into this Kingdom, and being informed that your Excellency is the Gentleman to make application to, on that subject, the bearer who is qualified for such an undertaking, will have no objection in going to america on the above purpose provided the sallary will answer his expectations, any further particulars your Excellency would wish to be informed, will be explained by your Excellencys most obedient and very Humble Servant

John Egleton

Addressed: His Excellency / the Honorable / Mr Franklin
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