Elkanah Watson, Jr. to William Temple Franklin (unpublished)
London 24 June 1783
Sir

I am extremely sorry not to have been able to forward your hkds. before, now however they are but Just finishd, & I shall improve the first private opportunity to forward them. In my letter of the 5th. May I sent you a little memo. of the amo. of the articles forwarded which was £11.13.3 since which I have paid 12p more for embroidering hkd: I have therefore drawn on you this day at 10 days sight in favour of Turot & Chls Devertus £12..5..3 to which you’l please to pay due honor. I am Dear Sir Your very hble St.

E Watson
for Watson Casoul & Co.
[to the left of the complimentary close and signature:] £12..5..3 Exely @ 30½ is Lt.289..9..6 I am surprized you have never yet acknowledg’d the rect. of the articles I forwarded
Mr. Wm. Franklin Passy
Addressed: A Monsieur / Monsieur Franklin fils. / Passy / près de Paris
Notation: E Watson London 24 June 83
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