To the Comtesse de Benyowsky (unpublished)
Philada. March 23. 1786
Madam,

I receiv’d the letter you did me the Honour of writing to me the 7th Instant, inclosing one for Made. Le Roy at Paris, which I shall have an Opportunity of forwarding to-morrow. I am much oblig’d by your kind Congratulations on my safe Return to my Country and Family. But your being in Maryland surprizes me, not having the least Idea of what might induce your Coming to America. Is it that M. Beniousky means to settle among us with his Family? Is he with you? or do you expect him? I do not understand what you say of le retour du batiment des grandes Indes. If you should come to Philadelphia, I shall be glad to see you, and the dear Children, who honour me with the Title of their Uncle; being with great Esteem and Regard, Madam, Your most obedient and most humble Servant

B Franklin

Made la Comtisse de Beniousky
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