From [H.] Sykes
ALS: Historical Society of Pennsylvania
Paris Jany. the 26th: 1779

Mr. Sykes presents his Respectfull Compliments to Mr: Franklin, and at the Request of a Friend, begs to be inform’d Whether in the Course of last Year he Receiv’d a Globe, (in Plaister of Paris) Sent him by Mr: Haywood of London.

Mr: Franklin’s Answer will much Oblige Mr: Sykes

Sykes,
Opticien Privilegié du Roi,
Place du Palais Royall á Paris
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