From Rufus King (unpublished)
City Tavern Saturday 9 Sept: 1786

Mr. King presents his respectful compliments to his Excellency B. Franklin Esq. and is extremely sorry that an engagement of Mrs. King’s, not known to him yesterday, will deny him the Pleasure and Honor of complying with his engagement to dine with his Excellency on Thursday next.

Addressed: His Excellency / B. Franklin Esqr / &c.&c.&c.
Endorsed: Mr. King
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