To Thomas Jefferson (unpublished)
Philada. Oct. 8. 1786
Dear Sir,

I obey with Pleasure the Order of the Philosophical Society, in transmitting to you the enclos’d Proof of their Respect for you, and of the honour they have done themselves, in chusing you one of their Members.

With this you will receive several Diplomas for foreign Gentlemen in different Parts of Europe, which I imagine you may convey to them thro’ the Ministers of different Courts residing at Paris; and hope you will excuse my giving you the Trouble. There are some also for Gentlemen in France. I have the honour to be with the highest Esteem, Sir, Your Excellency’s most obedient humble Servant

B Franklin

I send herewith the 2d Vol of our Transactions which please to accept.
His Excelly. Thos Jefferson Esqr
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