To William Hodgson (unpublished)
Passy Dec. 10. 1783
Dear Sir

Having represented to Congress the Services rendered to our Prisoners by the Revd Mr. Wren, I have the Pleasure of transmitting their Thanks, together with a Diploma from the College at Princetown, which I beg you would forward to him with my Respects. I shall not fail to recommend my Friend for the Consulship, being with unalterable Esteem and Affection Dear Sir Your most affectionate and most humble Servant

B Franklin

Charge me with this Postage and that to Portsmouth
Mr. Wm. Hodgson London
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