To David Hall
ALS: The Reverend John H. Wo Rhein, Jr., Seaford, Delaware (1964)
London, July 7. 1765
Dear Mr Hall,

The Bearer Mr. John Martin, is a Compostor, and goes with the Approbation of his Father and Friends to America. He would be glad to work with you if you can employ him. If not, I do, at the Request of his Father, desire you would favour him with your Advice, and put him in the Way of obtaining Employment at some other House. He seems a sensible young Man, and I doubt not will be grateful for any Civilities you may show him.

I shall write you fully on other Affairs by this Ship or by the Pacquet, and therefore here only add that I am as ever Yours affectionately

B Franklin

Addressed: To / Mr David Hall / Printer / Philadelphia / Per / Mr J. Martin
Endorsed: Mr. Franklin July 7. 1765. Stoughton
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