From Joshua Johnson (unpublished)
London 1 August 1783.
Sir.

The Inclosed was sent me from the General post office, the postage being 4/7. Its unpaid and which you will be pleased to return to Mr. Ridley, It is probable that many more Letters may come for you and which must remain with the post office, without the Inland Postage is paid, be pleased to signify whether I may take them up or not and forward them to you. I shall be happy of opportunitys to be usefull to you and I am with the most perfect respect respect and esteem Sir Your most Obedient and Humble Servant.

Joshua Johnson

His Excellency Benjamin Franklin Esqr.
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