From Matthew Clarkson et al. (unpublished)
Philadelphia Oct. 13. 1788
Sir

Impressed with a lively sense of the many favors which your Excellency has been pleased to confer upon us We beg leave to return our grateful acknowledgements.

That your invaluable Life may be long preserved in the enjoyment of every temporal Blessing, is the sincere wish of Your Excellency’s Most obedient humble servants

Matth Clarkson  Geo: Hughes  Peter Baynton  D. Lenox

His Excellency Benjamin Franklin Esquire
Addressed: His Excellency / Benjamin Franklin Esquire
Endorsed: Commrs. of Bankrups Thanks
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