Sir Edward Newenham to William Temple Franklin (unpublished)
Marsailles 7 Novr. 1782
Dear Sir

Finding that two high bred (though Small in Size) mares of mine are in foal by a Capital Horse in Ireland, I have presented one (Miss Handcock) to the Marquiss Le Fayette, & I entreat your acceptance of the other (Miss Green), though small they are Elegant & will breed well with a tolerable Strong horse;—

There are French Grooms, (but where to hear of them in Paris, I do not Know) who are constantly going to Dublin to buy & bring horses to this Country, who would bring yours & the Marquiss’s for very Little money, but they should not be taken from my stables untill the Groom is ready to sail from Dublin—

Your Kind acceptance of this small mark of my respect and Sincere regard, will be gratefully acknowledged—

The Civilities and Hospitality of this City have proved most agreable; I could not desire more; the Ladies are quite happy; the Governor of the City & his Dutchesse are vastly obliging, nothing can exceed their obliging attention; but the weather is very cold & the Ladies begin to Complain, as the wood fires injures their Eyes—

This Family join me in Every sentiment of respect to his Excellency & you—I remain Dr. Sir—your most obligd & most obt. hbe. St.

Edward Newenham

Addressed: A / A Monsieur / Monsieur Franklin / á Passy / Paris [in upper right hand corner:] Marsailles.
Notation: E. Newenham 17 Novr. 82
Marsailles 7 Novr. 1782
Mr. Abbot

Deliver the Mare (Miss Green) that Bresland purchased, to the Bearer; take Care that she is well shod & properly for a long Journey & send a white travelling Collar with her— I am your Friend

Edward Newenham

ps: I have Sent another order for the one, I bought from Mr. Whitlock, both are to Come by the same man—
Addressed: To / Mr. Chra: Abbot or in his absence / to Mr. John Giles, at / Sir Edward Newenham / near Dublin / in Irelande
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