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

At the request of my Friend Mr. Mease, I take the Liberty of introducing to your Civilities the Bearers Mr. Robert Carson & Mr. Robert Gray, Gentlemen that have lived long in this State and have approved themselves good Citizens; they return to Europe upon a scheme of business, & may probably stand in need of passports from France to Holland or elsewhere; any services you can render them in this, or any other line, will greatly oblige Dear & Hond: sir Your affectionate son

Rich: Bache

Dr. Franklin
Addressed: His Excelly. / Dr. Benjamin Franklin / Minister Plenipotentiary from the United / States of No. America at the Court of / Versailles / Favored by / Messrs. Carson & Gray
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