From Richard Bache
als: American Philosophical Society
Philadelphia Novr. 8, 1779
Dr. sir

At the Request of my Friend Colonel John Mitchell, I take the liberty of introducing to your Civilities, the Bearer Mr: John Rainey, who goes to France upon a Commercial Plan, should he require your Advice, or Assistance in procuring passports to Holland or elsewhere, I beg leave to recommend him to you for them—

The Family continue well and join me in Love & Duty— I am ever Dr. & Hond. sir Your Affect. son

Rich: Bache

Dr. Franklin
Addressed: His Excelly. / Dr. Benjamin Franklin / Minister Plenipotentiary from the / United States of No: America at the / Court of / Versailles
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