From Thomas Guinea (unpublished)
Delfshaven on 20th of August 1779
Sir

I Make Bold to write to you that if you should think it sutable as I am a Man what am a Gun smith By My trade and have a Mind to settle in america but find it imposable to get over and whould be advised by you As hear is a ship bound to Merryland in Verjinna that if you will Give your orders or advise for Me and My Bagage to go over and Likewise upon what footing as I should Not Like to Cary Arms against My Country, Nor Never will against america who I am a well wisher to for their Cause of Liberty—but I am poor so I Canot at present pay My pasage but will afterwards but Must be free when I Come their. I have Likewise a Brother what is a sail Maker and has Been their that will Likewise Go so sir I have been some years in trying to go but Never Could so sir your advise as soon as posable and you will Greatly oblige a well wisher to the United States of america and your Humble Servant

Thos. Guinea

n.b. when you write your Address to Tho Guinea stove grate Maker in konst werker to DelfshavenOctum Delfshaven on 20th of August 1779
Addressed: To / The Honourable Docr. / Franklin / A La Parris
Endorsed: Thos. Guinea Delshaven 20 Augt 79
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