To Jonathan Williams, Jr. (unpublished)
Passy, July 5. 1785.
Dear Cousin,

I have just receiv’d your Letter from Dublin, acquainting me that you were in Treaty for a Vessel to take me in from Havre. I have already thro’ Mr. Johnson, agreed to go with Capt. Truxton, who is to meet me at Cowes; so that an Agreement with any other is needless. I am nevertheless oblig’d by your kind Attention. We are to be at Cowes and sail from thence the first of August. I hope your Affairs will allow your joining us there. It is a fine new Ship of 400 Tons, with excellent Accomodations for Passengers. Our Luggage is gone down the River, and we follow in a few Days. Your Family was well on Sunday. I am ever Your affectionate Uncle

B Franklin

Addressed: To / Mr Jonathan Williams / at Wm. Alexander Esqr. Councellor / at Law No. 2 Elm Court / Temple / London
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