encouraged by the assurances of my Dear Friend Mrs Bache that you will not think my writing a peice of presumption I take this method at once of assuring you of my gratitude for past favors and to beg that when you shall hear that your Friends here have so very far outdone your utmost intention of serving me it may not so much be atributed to any art I have had of availing myself of your Excellencys reccomendations as to the desire Mr. and Mrs. Bache seem to have to find occasions of loading with favors any who have been so fortunate as to meet with the smallest countenance. I am very happy in finding that my scheme cannot fail of success. I dont know whether I ought to say it with joy or regret that the cultivation of European Manners will hardly be an innovation. Tis be hoped that Nature [Nation?] being so bountifull it will be a long while before they are reduced to the Mean arts of avarice to suport their luxurys, for such I doubt not will       applicable term to a lively people who love french finery and English Neatness.

I am ordered to describe your dear Grandchildren and first for Master Bache who is a tall big Boy with a fine open countenance who when he smiles and he is very gay displays two Broad white teeth set apart that promises long life and good Health. He has moreover a great deal of sensibility, which is a weakness not easily cured. Miss Betsy who is my bedfellow is of a small delicate figure has dark hair is attentive inquisitive and retentive and very affectionate and thinks still better than she reads. Louis is a perfect peice of good nature and has two Beautiful Eyes with which he gives occasionally gives some little Squints which are esteemed a great Merit. Miss Debby is pretty and has More little tricks than most Misses of her age. I beg my compliments to Mr. Franklin and remain with the most perfect respect and gratitude your Excellancys Most Obedient and very Humble Servant