To David Williams
ALS: American Philosophical Society
Monday Eveng. May 9. -74
Dear Sir

I had a full Purpose of coming out to you this Day, but unforeseen Hindrances have occurr’d: I should then have thank’d you and good Mrs. Williams in person, in behalf of Mrs. Hewson and Mrs. Stevenson, for your exceeding kind and friendly Offer, of which they have the most grateful Sense. Their Situation does not permit them at present to leave home; but they will, when they can, wait upon you with their thankful Acknowledgements. Make my Compliments acceptable to Mrs. Williams, and believe me, with sincere Esteem, and Affection; Dear Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant

B Franklin

Revd Mr Williams
Addressed: To / The Revd. Mr Williams / Lawrence Street / Chelsea / Pryer
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