From Thomas Thompson (unpublished)
Dover. 27 April 1785
Sir

I was honord with you very obliging favor by Mr. Williams, but being from home on a Journey I had not the pleasure to see that Gentleman, which I was very sorry for. It is very pleasing to me that you receive your papers regular and that you are satisfied with the manner they are handed to you, Mr. Mouron at Calais has kindly undertaken to forward them from that place, Since the order from the Court that all Letters &c should be sent to the post office this Gentleman informed me that he could send them by the Dilligence and the Messenger, twice every week, I am very glad he is so attentive to send them regular and as he is almost the first Man in Calais I submit to you if you thought it proper, that a line at leasure wrote to him for a Complement to his attention, might be pleasing as it would be very flattering to him to keep up that care—as I know no person in Calais can send them so regularly and safe. You will pardon me for the suggestion of this thought and permit me to subscribe my self—your Excellecys most obedient and most obliged humble Servant

Tho Thompson

His Excellency Benjn. Franklin Esqr. &c &c
Addressed: His Excellency Benj Franklin Esqr
Endorsed: Thompson 27. Avril 1785.
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