To Jonathan Williams, Jr. (unpublished)
Passy, May 1. 1785.
Dear Cousin,

I received your kind Letter of the 26th past from Dover, acquainting me with your safe Arrival there, which gave me great Pleasure.

Billy is still confin’d to his Chamber but his Fever diminishes, and I hope in another Week he may be well.

Since your Departure, I have receiv’d the enclos’d. I shall acquaint M. de V. that I conceive the Affair to be much misrepresented in the Memoirs of Orillard; but that I shall write to you and obtain the Particulars. Send them as soon as you can. The other two Letters I know not whether I should answer or not. You will tell me. I am ever Your affectionate Uncle

B. Franklin

Poor Pemejan is dead!
Mr. Williams.
My Love to Mrs Hewson and Family. I cannot now write to them. And to Mr. Vaughan, c.
Addressed: Jona: Williams Esqr. / at Wm. Alexander’s Esqr / No. 2. Elm Court, / Temple, / London. / Favd by / Dr. Ruston
Endorsed: Dr Franklin Passy May. 1. 1785
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