Mr Walterstorffe being gone this morning to Havre with his brother, I cannot use my credit with him, though he has a credit with Mr Manning in London.—I feel more reluctance in applying to Mr Oswald; and therefore apply to Dr. Franklin as heretofore.

My expences will require before I get to England, about 60£, for which I inclose an order at sight, on my father’s house.—I would pay the money into the hands of a London banker; but since the failure of Mr. Collinson, I know not whom Dr. Franklin employs.

My design of returning to London is suggested by the idea that I can do most good there, if I can do it any where. I should otherwise wait the courier who may still delay several days; and also Dr. Franklins letter, which on the present plan may follow.—If any of my American friends here, or if Mr Oswald, should think my stay tended to the least public benefit, I shall have no difficulty in remaining days & months & years; though I have left a wife at home, whom I love most tenderly, in the latter months of her pregnancy. But we are both enthusiasts enough to think life & pleasure of no comparison with public duties.

With respects and unalterably fervent to our common father, I beg you to believe that I am, with much esteem, Dear sir your faithful & very affect. Humble servt.