From John Viny (unpublished)
London Novbr 18. 1784
Dear Sir

The pleasure I Experienced (on the first sight of your grandson, as well as at the different Interviews, when by his Manner of speach and Actions I had many lively pictures of your self,) is not in my power by words to express, therfore I must be content with saying that I know of nothing hear below, (out of my own family) that could give me so great Pleasure and satisfaction, as once more to see him, whom I Ever Reveranced and lov’d with sincerity, but as that cant be at present, I can only Anticipate the Joys (of that Interview which I trust it will please God to Effect) with my much esteem’d Friend and family by my own feelings, as mutual sincere Friendship, is the balm and rich sweetner of life—and now Sir permit me with gratefull pleasure in the name of Mrs. Viny and family to thank you for the kind and Affectionate Testimony given by yours receiv’d by your Amiable and Accomplish’d Representitive W. T. Franklin who can give a farther account of him who Ever will remain—your Affectionate Friend and Servant

Jn Viny

Addressed: Dr; Franklin
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