To Jane Mecom (unpublished)
Philada. May 2. 1786.
Dear Sister,

I wrote to you lately by a Vessel, and sent you two Volumes of my Papers that they have printed in London. In one of them you will find the new Alphabet you desired.

Your Grandson Flagg is now with me. I give him some present Employment in Writing for me. He presents his Duty.

Temple is busy in establishing his Farm, that which was formerly his Father’s near Aniocus. He seems seriously intent upon a Country Life, which I much approve, as being the most independent, the most useful and therefore the most honourable of all our Employments. The rest of us are well and join in Love to you and yours. I should write to Cousin Jonathan, but that I am told he is coming here. My Love to that Family, and believe me ever Your affectionate Brother

B Franklin

Addressed: To / Mrs Mecom / to the Care of Mr Jona. Williams / Mercht / Boston / per favour of / Mr. Vaughan
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