To [Marat]
als: American Philosophical Society
Passy. Monday March 29.—79.
Sir

I am extreamly sorry that I could not be present at your curious Experiments on Saturday, and that indispensible Business will prevent my waiting on you to-morrow: I shall be at liberty the rest of the Week, if some other day may be convenient to you; and will then attend them with Pleasure, being very sensible of the honour done me in your obliging Invitation.— I am, with great Esteem, Sir, Your most obedient & most humble Servant

B Franklin

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