To William and Catharine Ray Greene (unpublished)
Philada. Sept. 20. 1785.

I seize this first Opportunity of acquainting my dear Friends that I have once more the great Happiness of being at home in my own Country and with my Family, because I know it will give you Pleasure. I shall be glad to hear of your Welfare also, and beg you to favour me with a Line, and let me know particularly how my young Friend Ray does. I enjoy, Thanks to God, as much good Health as can reasonably be expected at my Time of Life; and am ever, with sincere Esteem, my dear Friends Yours most affectionately

B. Franklin

Govr. Greene and Lady
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