From Edward Newenham (unpublished)
Leige 20 June 1783
My Dear Sir

Hearing that the Irish Parliament will immediatly be dissolved, I am obliged to return to Dublin without having the pleasure of paying my respects to you, and Congratulating you, upon the final completion of your Glorious Cause.

I am now at the house of William Augustus Miles Esqr: whose writings have rendered Essential services to the Cause of Liberty; he Early and warmly Supported the rights and Priviledges of your Excellencys fellow-Subjects in america; he intends to Visit Paris before he returns to England, therefore I beg leave to Introduce him to your Excellency, and shall consider any Civilities you or your Amiable and Virtuous Grandson Shew him, as personaly conferred upon me. Wishing you Every happiness that this Life can bestow—I have the Honor to remain, My Dr: Sir with the most Sincere Respect and Esteem your Excellencys Most obliged and Humble Servant

Edward Newenham

ps Lady Newenham and my Son have charged me to present their best Respects to your Excellency and your Grandson
Addressed: To / His Excellency Doctr: Benj: Franklin / Minister Plenipotentiary from / The United States of America / Passy / Paris
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