To John Hughes (unpublished)
London, Augt. 9. 1765
Dear Friend,

I write to you this Day per Packet, but as I just hear that your Friend Mitchel, goes by a Ship suddenly taken up, and I would not let the Opportunity slip of sending a line per him, to acquaint you that he has been supply’d with the Money and Credit he wanted, & which you desired me to procure for him. I am going into the City this Morning to meet him at the Bankers, in order to settle the Acct. and shall give it you, desiring you would remit Bills for what has been advanc’d as soon as possible, to discharge my Engagement.

I continue very hearty, & hope you and yours are as well as Dear Sir Your affectionate Friend

B. Franklin

I write to other Friends per Budden & Robinson. Lombard Street. The Acct. being settled it appears that Mr. Mitchell has had 360£. There is Expectation that a farther Sum will be wanted, which is then to be advanc’d; but that is yet uncertain. You will send Bill; for more than 360£ because of the Interest.
Addressed: To / John Hughes Esqr. / Philadelphia
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