From Patience Wright (unpublished)
London octor 7th 1782
Honored Sir

With most sincere Distress of mind I herd last from France You was ill and since not had the good news of your Recovery I beg Mr. Thane [Thare?] the Barer of this may give Me the Early Inteligence of your helth and wellfare. My hopes are Placd high on your life health and Situation. May almighty Ruler of Kings give you the blessing of long life is the Prayer of dear Sir your Estemd Friend and very humble Servant

Patience Wright

My Dear Wm with dificulty am selent I Returnd from Bath when the Spirit of the times made it very Entertaining being Company from all Parts &c. would to god you was ther with others now on their way to that blessed Water Mrs. Wright Respectfull Complents to Doctr Bancroft to hold him self Ready to meet us:
Addressed: His Excellency B Franklin Esqr / Passy France / per Mr Thayer
Endorsed: Wright Oct 7. 1782.
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