From John Schaffer (unpublished)
[c. Jan. 4, 1784]
Sir

I trouble you very often with letters it is true but Sir if you Knew how I feel in my situation you would Pardon me, let me Know by a line what you have determined with Mr. Barclay at your last meeting as I have Not Seen Mr. Beaumont since he had the honour of waiting upon you, Pardon me Sir if the question I ask you is an indiscretion—as I have all most lost my Senses with the Pain and trouble I have Proved since my Confinement. You have been Kind Enough to make me Some advance, Continue Sir in Rindring servise to an unhappe Countrey man I am without an Sum Even to pay for my Subsistance Lend me what Ever Small Sums you think proper you may be assured will Render me the Greatest servise in life I have the honour to be with Profound Respect sir your most Obedient and Very humble servant

J. Schaffer

p s. an answer if you Please.
His Excelency Docter franklin
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