From Richard Bache
als: American Philosophical Society
Philadelphia Octr. 18, 1779
Dear & Hond. Sir

Finding that Mr. Jay, who is appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to the Court of Madrid, goes with Mr. Gerard by way of France, and probably will stop at Paris a short time, I commit this, with the inclosed, and a packet of Magazines to his care; He carries his Lady with him, the Daughter of Governor Livingston, she is a fine sensible Woman, and will do honor to her native Country— I need not recommend them to your particular notice & regards, as I am confident they will [torn: almost] certainly meet with them, as they meet with you. I am ever Dear sir Your affectionate son

Rich. Bache

Dr. Franklin
Addressed: His Excellency / Dr. Benjamin Franklin / Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States / of No: America at the Court of / Versailles. / Favored by his Excelly / John Jay Esqr.
Endorsed: R. Bache Oct. 18—79 recd June 12, 1780
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