From Francis Childs (unpublished)
New York March 22d. 1785
Honoured Sir

I took the Liberty of addressing you by the last Packet, assume the Same freedom now, and repeat my sentiments on the same Subject. And in addition would beg that you would be so particularly obliging as, in forwarding the Types, to omit sending any English or Pica—being obliged lately to buy a fount of Pica to carry on a particular plan in business.

The Continued Losses I experience from the disappointment of not having received the Types I have so long expected, are great, and am very anxious to know when they may arrive and what they may be expected to be.

I feel happy that we may once more expect to have the pleasure of seeing you on these shores, caressed and adored by all, as the Earthly reward for those services which have been rendered as the Effusions of a Virtuous and Patriotic Bosom. With the most perfect Veneration and Esteem, I am, Honored Sir, Your Most obliged and Obedient Servant

Francis Childs

Benj. Franklin Esqr.
Addressed: His Excellency / Benjamin Franklin, Esqr / Per. packet Passey / Near Paris
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