From Francis Childs (unpublished)
New York May 26. 1786
Dear Sir,

By the New York Packet Capt. Hyde who sails to morrow I send you the fount of St. Augustine. It is repucked, (?) and tho not in the same situation in which it came here, I hope in as good condition.

I shall soon want the Philosophie which beg you will send by the return of Capt. Hyde—let Benjamin weigh both, if you please—as I have no convenience here and you may then estimate the difference.

I have honored a Bill of Mr. Baches, for 115 Dollars in favor of Mr. Joseph Dun. My Compliments to Mr. and Mrs. Beach a nd am Sir with respect Your very Humble Servant.

Frans. Childs

His Excellency Dr. Franklin Philadelphia
Addressed: His Excellency / Dr. Franklin / Governor of Pennsylvania / Philadelphia
Endorsed: Childs
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