From Richard Bache
American Philosophical Society
Philadelphia Novr. 2, 1779
Dear & Hond. sir

I did myself this pleasure, under different dates by the Frigate Confederacy, that sailed about a Week ago having on board Monsr. Gerard & Mr. Jay as Passengers— I now inclose you second Bills for another years Interest of your money in the loan office, amounting to 486 Dollars— I hope the safe arrival of the first Bills will render these useless— Sally and the Children are well, they join me in love & duty. We beg to be remembered to Temple— By a Gentleman lately out of Newyork, we hear that his Father is well— I remain ever Dear Sir Your affectionate son

Rich: Bache

Dr. Franklin
Addressed: His Excellency / Dr. Benjamin Franklin / Minister Plenipotentiary from the United / States of No. America at the Court of [deleted: Versailles] / [in another hand:] a Passÿ pres paris
Endorsed: Presented 26. Decr 79.—
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