From William Alexander
Reprinted from William Temple Franklin, ed., Memoirs of the Life and Writings of Benjamin Franklin... (3 vols., 4to, London, 1817-18), II, 244.
Saturday Morning, April 4, 1778.
My Dear Sir,

Upon a night’s reflection it is thought right that you be possessed of the inclosed, to be afterwards returned without taking copy in case no business be done. Will you let me know by the bearer if we are to see you in town to day, and when, that I may be at hand?

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