We have lately received Governor Yale’s Pourtrait from his Family in London, and deposited it in the College Library, where is also deposited one of Governor Saltonstalls. I have long wished that we might be honored also with that of Dr. Franklin. In the course of your long Life, you may probably have become possessed of several Pourtraits of yourself. Shall I take too great a Liberty, in humbly asking a Donation of one of them to Yale College? You obliged me with a Mezzotinto Picture of yourself many years ago, which I often view with Pleasure. But the Canvass is more permanent. We wish to be possessed of the durable Resemblance of the American Patriot, and Philosopher. You have merited and received all the Honors of the Republic of Letters; and are going to a World, where all sublunary Glories will be lost in the Glories of Imortality. Should you shine throughout the Intellectual and stellary Universe, with the Eminence and distinguished Luster with which you have appeared in this little detatched part of the Creation, you would be what I most fervently wish to you, Sir, whatever may be my Fate in Eternity. The grand Climacteric in which I now am, reminds me of the interesting Scenes of Futurity. You know, sir, that I am a Christian, and would to Heaven all others were such as I am, except my Imperfections and Deficiencies of moral Character. As much as I know of Dr. Franklin, I have not an Idea of his religious Sentiments. I wish to know the Opinion of my venerable Friend concerning JESUS of Nazereth. He will not impute this to Impertinence or improper Curiosity, in one, who for so many years, has continued to love, estimate, and reverence his Abilities and literary Character, with an Ardor and Affection bordering on Adoration. If I have said too much let the Request be blotted out, and be no more: and yet I shall never cease to wish you that happy Imortality which I believe Jesus alone has purchased for the virtuous and truely good of every religious Denomination in Christendom, and for those of every Age, Nation and Mythology, who reverence the Deity and are filled with Integrity, Reghteousness and Benevolence. Wishing you every Blessing, I am Dear sir, Your most obedient servant