To John Jay (unpublished)
Philada. Augt. 24. 1786.
Dear Sir,

I hear a Treaty is compleated with Portugal. As soon as it may be made public, you will oblige me much by favouring me with a Copy of it.

The Monument of General Montgomery, may I ask what is become of it? It has formerly been said, that Republicks are naturally ungrateful. The immediate Resolution of Congress for erecting that Monument, contradicts that Opinion: But the letting the Monument lie eight Years unpack’d, if true, seems rather a Confirmation of it.

On a Review of my Affairs since my Return, I think it proper to make some Change in the Disposition of my Will. Having no other Copy on this side the Water but that in your Possession, I wish you to send it to me, which will much oblige Dear Sir, Your most obedient Servant

B Franklin

Honble John Jay Esqr
Endorsed: In hand John Jay Doctr franklin 24 augt 1786 and 30 augt—1786
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