From David Hartley (unpublished)
Golden Square Oct 25 1783
My Dear friend

As short days and winter weather approach I have sent you the 12 yards of Scarlet Welsh flannel which you requested me to bring with me at my return, because as the meeting of Parliament is now so near at hand, I imagine that my return to Paris will be postponed till after that time. I would not make you wait during cold weather for the comfortable scarlet waistcoat.

Mr. Jay is arrived, and is now very well, he has been a little out of order but is entirely recovered. I am going to Bath again to see my Dear Sister who goes on very well, and I expect Mr. Jay to go likewise to Bath, and then we shall be very sociable together. My Brother and Sister desire to be kindly remembered to you. They give my best compliments to Mr. Adams and all friends in your own house particularly your ever affectionate friend

D Hartley

Addressed: Monsr Franklin / M P Des E. U A / á passy / proche Paris / France
Endorsed: D Hartley to BF. Oct 25. 83
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