From Samuel Cooper Johonnot (unpublished)
Geneva 20 Sep. 1782
Respected Sir

Your Letter of the 11th Inst. Which put an End to your long Silence gave Me great Pleasure, but at the same Time I am surpriz’d at not receiving any News from America since the 3d February. However I must take Patience. We are All well here and hope that is the Case with You. I am perfectly sensible of the good Advice You give Me in your Letter, I shall make every Effort to persuade You that it is not lost upon Me. I am perfectly contented with my present Situation, and in wishing You every Blessing You can enjoy Subscribe Myself with the greates Respect and Gratitude Your Most humble and obedient Servant

Samuel Cooper Johonnot.

n. b. M. Pigott presents his respectful Compliments to You and would write but He thinks He would not take up your precious Time.

S. C. J.

His Excellency Doctor Franklin.
Addressed: To His / Excellency Benjamin Franklin Esqr / Passy / near / Paris
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