From F. Bowens Schoel (unpublished)
Ostend 8th April 1783.

I have in Course received the honour of your Excellencies favour of the 24th Ulto. in Consequence of which I transmitted the necessary directions to London, on the 2d Current to prevent your Newspapers from being sent me in future which I have no doubt will be paid proper attention to.

I am very sensible to the acknowledgements, Your Excellency, makes me on thes Subjects which I must confess are highly agreeable to me, tho’ I feel they are unmerited, as the little trouble I had, was amply. recompensed by the pleasure I found, in the Idea that I was of use to your Excellency. I shall be happy to find opportunities of being more so than hitherto, and of meeting frequent opportunities by which I may convince you of the perfect respect with which I have the honour to be Your Excellencies Most obedient and devoted servant

Per f. Bowens Schoel

His Excellency Dr. Franklin.
Addressed: Son Excellence Le Docteur Franklin / en son hotel / Passy / prés / Paris
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