To Sir Edward Newenham (unpublished)
Philadelphia Novr. 5. 1789
My dear and respected Friend,

I received your very kind Letter of July 26 which gave me great Pleasure as it informed me of your and Lady Newenham’s Health being on the mending Hand after your late severe Illnesses. My Malady continues much in the same State; I am obliged from Time to Time to take Opium to ease my Pain, and am grown very weak, so that I cannot well sit up to write. I send you a few News Papers by which you will see that our New Constitution is in Train and seems likely to go on happily. I heartily wish the Troubles in France may end as well for that amiable Nation. My best Wishes attend you both, being ever, with sincere Esteem, Your’s and Lady Newenham’s most obedient humble Servant

B. Franklin

p.s. In Favour of an honest Domestic, I request you would be so good as to forward the enclosed, and endeavour to obtain an Answer. This will very much oblige me.
Sir Edward Newenham Bart.
Endorsed: Franklins Nov 5 1789 he died in 6 Days After
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