From Edward Bridgen (unpublished)
May 11

As this will be delivered into your own hands by the bearer who is going to reside at Versailles I beg leave my Dear Sir if she should have at any time occasion for your countenance I beg the favour that you will grant it her but I hope she will not want it. I wish Sir to know if there is any prospect of proceeding on the Copper Coin.

May I also beg the favour of your Interest and attention to Mr. Parkers request, he is a very honest Man but distressed on Account of laying out of his Property and his being a steady Friend I should hope would recommend him to have his property restored May Health, Happiness and every good attend you and yours is the Sincere wish Dear Sir of Your faithful and affectionate

Edward Bridgen

Mr. Parkers papers are inclosed to dr Bancroft
Endorsed: Bridgen
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