To Robert Hunter Morris
MS not found; reprinted from Pennsylvania Archives, series 1, II, 297.
Sunday. [May 18? 1755]
Sir:

I imagine that a Line from your Honour to the Speaker and Committee, recommending the Affair of the Forage to them, is all that is necessary to put the Matter in a Way of being done to your and Capt. Leslie’s Satisfaction. If you think fit I will convene the Committee early to-morrow, deliver your Letter, and do my utmost to forward the Business. With the greatest Respect, I am, Your Honour’s most obedient humble Servant,

B. Franklin

Governor Morris
Endorsed: B. Franklin—that he would convene the Committee, and advising to write to them, which I according did the next day. Sunday, May, 1755.
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