From Samuel Wharton
als: American Philosophical Society
Sunday Morning July 25th. [1779]
Dear Sir

I send your Excellency the within Letter, and parts of the Leidger, which may, perhaps, contain some News, That you have not received. The Letter is from a Gentleman of good Connexions & Information in London, and Therefore I would ask the Favor of its not being shewn.

I am with great Regard your Exellency’s most affectionate & obt. Servant

Saml. Wharton

Addressed: A’ Son Excellence / Monsieur / Monsieur Franklin / &c &c &c / Passy
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