From Thomas McKean (unpublished)
Philadelphia Decemr. 9th. 1786.
Sir,

Five Gentlemen were appointed last night to wait upon your Excellency to day, to request your name and patronage to a German College, purposed to be instituted in the Borough of Lancaster. They will wait upon you at twelve o’Clock. I have the honor to be, Sir, Your Excellency’s most obedient humble servant

Thos McKean

His Excellency Benjamin Franklin.
Addressed: His Excellency / Benjamin Franklin Esquire / Presidt. of Pennsylvania
Endorsed: Mr McKean
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