Richard Bache to William Temple Franklin (unpublished)
Philadelphia Jany. 5th. 1782.
Dear Temple

Inclosed you have Invoice of another Box of Seeds; the first went in the Brig Betsy about a Month ago, and I hope is safe arrived by this time—The cost of each Box is five Guineas—there are two Vessels now about sailing—The Ships Nonsuch & St. Helena I have put a Box on board each of them—I wish They may turn out to your Friend’s satisfaction—The Family is well; We have innoculated our youngest, Miss Debby, and she has got thro’ the small pox finely—I am ever Yours affectionately

Rich. Bache

Addressed: William Temple Franklin Esqr. / at / Passy / Per Ship Nonsuch / Capt. Wells / Via L’Orient
Notation: Richd. Bache—Phila. Jany. 5 1782.
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