To Thomas Barclay (unpublished)
Philada. Nov. 10. 1787
Sir,

It is with great Pleasure I add my Testimonial to those you are already possess’d of, that your Conduct in the Service of the United States as their Consul, while I was in France and had the best Opportunities of being acquainted with it, was not only unexceptionable, but highly advantageous to the Publick, you having by your Skill and Ability in the Management of their Commercial Business sav’d them some Thousands of Pounds. With great and sincere Esteem, I am Sir, Your most obedient and most humble Servant

B Franklin

Thos Barclay Esqr
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