To Le Couteulx & Cie. (unpublished)
Philada. March 19, 1786.
Gentlemen,

Mr. Levi Hollingsworth having inform’d me that he purposes making some Proposition of Business to you, and, being unknown to you, desires a Line from me respecting his Character, I beg leave hereby to assure you, that he is universally esteem’d here among his Fellow-Citizens, as a Man of Honour and Probity. With great Regard, I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Your most obedient and most humble Servant,

B Franklin

Messrs. Couteulx & Co.
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