From Jonathan Williams, Sr.
als: Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Boston June 11th. 1782
Dear sr

Your favour of the 7 June 81 was handed me a few days ago. I understand the Gentleman Mr: Beyerle you recommended Landed at Rhod Island & went to the southward had he Come to Boston your Letter would have intitled him to every Assistance in my power & Given me pleasure.

Aunt Mecom paid us a Visit in the Spring & was so fourtunate as to receive your present wilest she was here & indeed apear’d as happy as I ever new her, but by a Late Letter from her I find she is sadly afflicted with the Death of her most Amiable G—— Daughter Mrs Green.

We all have Our Trobles my Only Brother a few days ago Died allso but as Death is the Condition of human life we have no reason to Complain.

The Inclos’d Letter I recd from your Sister.

Bilive me ever your dutifull Nephew & most Hble Servant

Jona Wms

n.b. my Wife & Children are all well Desire their Duty

Our Oldest Daughter Betsy is the mother of a Very fine Daughter Nam’d after her mother

Doctr Benja Franklin
Addressed: His Excellency / Benjamin Franklin Esqe. / Passy / near / Paris
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