From James Bowdoin (unpublished)
Boston June 4. 1785
My dear Friend

The young gentleman by whom this line will be delivered to you, is Mr. Charles Bulfinch, the nephew of our late Friend Doctor Cooper, and Son of my worthy friend Dr. Bulfinch.

He expects to be in Europe a year: and having a very Strong desire of being introduced to So distinguished a character as Dr. Franklin, requested a line for that purpose.

He is a Sensible, well educated young Gentleman having had the honours of our University Conferd. on him. I beg leave to recomend him to your notice and friendship; I am with all possible regard Dear Sir Your most obedient humble servant

James Bowdoin

His Excy Benjn. Franklin Esqr.
Endorsed: Letter to Dr. Franklin by Mr. Charles Bulfinch June 4 1785
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