To Samuel Elbert (unpublished)
Philada. Nov. 5. 1785.
Sir,

I had the honour formerly of serving the Province of Georgia, as their Agent in England, being appointed by Acts of the Assembly, with a Salary of One hundred Pounds per annum. On my Return to America, I left my Account with my successor; and the Troubles coming on, I have ever since been so fully occupied in the Public Affairs of the United States, either here or abroad, that the obtaining a Settlement of that Account has been omitted. Inclosed is a Copy of it, which I request your Excellency would be so good as to lay before your Assembly, who will, I make no doubt, in adjusting it, consider equitably the long Delay, and expedite the Payment. With great Respect I have the honour to be, Sir, Your Excellency’s most obedient and most humble Servant,

B Franklin

His Excellency S. Elbert, Esqr.
Endorsed: Dr Franklin’s Letter. 1785 & acct:
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