From William Bache (unpublished)
Philadelphia March the 16 1783
Dear Grandpapa

I embrace this opportunity of letting you know that Papa is going to Passy to wait upon you home to Philadelphia; My Sister is going to boarding School to Miss Beckwith; there is a refugee Rowgally taken and brought in here. Bob says he is very glad to hear that you are in A good State of health. There are two French Frigates going out to Fight two British ones. I am going to latin School troo morrow. I hope that Benny can read My letter. I See that he can write English, my Sister wants some Babys some Gloves and some Shoes and a little sofa too for her and her Baby. Please to lett me know if Benny is well. My Sister Deborah Speaks a little Bad English. I must not say Scotch for fear of offending Benny. She calls baby barbie and many Comical words. My Mama has wrote you A letter, my Papa and mama received Bennys Pictures, the People talk of Peace. We had A dog named Juno but She is lost, Carlo is alive, but Pompy is Dead, we have A dog that is Juno’s Sister her name is Fanny, She is Papa’s favourite dog that he takes ahunting with him She is of the same breed as carlo Betsy Louis Deborah and myself are very well and they Send their love to you. I am your most affectionate Grand Child

William Bache

Addressed: To / Benjamin / Franklin Esqr
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