From Elkanah Watson, Jr. (unpublished)
London 21st July 1783
Sir

I beg leave to crave the Liberty of introducing to your acquaintance Griffin Green Esqr who has lately arrivd from America, and is nearly related to that Ilustrious Character Genl. Green. The respectability of this Gentlemans character together with the information you may collect from him respecting the present state of affairs in America, will I presume sufficiently plead my excuse for the Liberty I have taken. I am, most respectfully Your Excellencys, Very humble Servant

E. Watson Jr.

His Excellency Doctor Franklin Passy
Addressed: His Excellency Dtr. Franklin / Passy
Endorsed: Watson 21 Juillet 1783
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