To William Strahan
als: American Philosophical Society
Philada. March 23. 1755
Dear Sir,

This only serves to cover a Bill of Exchange for Twenty Pounds Sterling, drawn on Alexander Grant Esqr. by Mary Steevens. I send it via Ireland, and shall write you fuller per Reeve and Hargrave, who will sail for London in a few Weeks. Mine, and my Wife’s Compliments to Mrs. Strahan. I am, with great Esteem and Affection, Dear Sir Your most humble Servant

B Franklin

Addressed: To  Mr William Strahan  Printer in New-  Street near Shoe Lane  London  via Cork  per Capt. Edwards Q.D.C.
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