From Lambert Wickes
als: American Philosophical Society
March 7th, 1777
Sir,

I should be much obliged if you would send the inclosed letter forward by the first undoubted safe Conveyance. I should not give your honour the Trouble if Could have an Oppertunity of a Safe Conveyance from this. As that is impractacable shall be much obliged for your Care of the Same. It Contains matters of Importance both to me and Mr. Johnston. From Sir, Your most Obedient humble Servant

Lambt. Wickes

To The Hon [torn] Franklin
Addressed: To / The Honble. Dr. Benja. Franklin / at / Paris
Notations: Cap. Weekes L’Orient March 7. 77 / Capt Wickes
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