May not the old Stile of Address from one old Man to another be permitted in these modern times?

To my right worshipful, and truely honourable Friend the excellent Doctor Benjamin Franklin, now most worthily dwelling among his bretheren in the promised land.

Ever since I had the happiness of seeing you so well at Southampton, and Spithead a good flow of Spirits hath enlivened me, and a rapid and a rapid tour through 40 Counties in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales have brought them to as high a Pitch as is necessary for passing thro: life with ease, and tranquillity; and the account of your safe arrival in Philadelphia in health, and spirits has kept up the Ball.

I now congratulate you Sir, your country, your relatives, and your friends on that happy event.

Since your departure from Europe I have wrote to you twice, and twice inclosed letters from the respectable house of St: Asaph, all which I hope you have received.

Our good friend the revered Dr: Price hath just called in upon me, and intrusted to my care the accompanying book wrote by the late Dr: Dobson, with Doctor Falkenors addenda, and if Dr: Price’s good wishes and mine are accomplished our most worthy friend will receive advantage.

A few days ago I fell in company with a Mr. Slubey who is leaving London, and goes from Falmouth To New York in the December Pacquet, who is so good to take Charge of this parcell, and promise to convey it to your hands.

Shall I continue to pay your annual subscription at the Society of Antiquaries?

My affectionate regards awaite your Grandson, and now permit me to repeat that old but very true tale of my being my Dear Sir Your faithful, affectionate and obliged