From Rebecca Haydock
ALS: American Philosophical Society
Philadelphia 20th Inst. [July? 20, 1772]
Doctor Franklin

I am sorry the Silk I have sent will not answer the intend porpose as its out of the common way of trade. I shall be satisfied in haveing it Manufacturd according to the proposal provided its the coular of the pattren. I am sorry to have giving so much trouble but as my kinde Neighbour Docter Franklin is pleas to advise I therefore leave it intirely to you. I think myself greatly Honnour’d an Obliged in receiveing so great a favour from a Gentleman and one so far my soperier, that I may Presume to hope of haveing the pleasure at thy return of thanking the in Person and am with respectful Esteem thy assurd Friend

Rebecca Haydock

Addressed: Dr / Benjaman / Franklin / These
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