From Jane Mecom (unpublished)
Boston febr. 6. 1790
Dear Brother

The winter has been so moderate that my Neibour Capt. Rich is going to take a Trip to Philadelphia a month sooner than he Expected. I would not Neglect the opertunity to Inform you I have been and am as well as Useal, that I wrot by cousen John Williams the 17th Janr and sent a Keg of Toung which I hope you have recd. and find agreable. I do not send any by Capt. Rich because there is none to be had but the verry same and it may by Next trip I may be able to Procure some Newly come in.

I hope to hear when Cousen William[s] Returns that you have not been worse and that you still keep up your spirits. I am as Ever your Affectionat sister

Jane mecom

I had Just finished my Leter to go by my Neibour to morrow when mr. John williams sent me yours of Janr. 29. I was very sure there was Danger of your being disgust[ed] with the quantity I sent but was over ruldd [?] but determined not to send more at a time for the future than you mentioned. I hope now you have been able to Regale on them more than wonce as I beleve they are so throwly Preserved they will Reman sweet all the cool wether. I Bless God for all the Intervales of Ease you have and am your Affectionat sister

J M

I am Pleasd with the Performance of my Nephey William. It Looks to me to be Accuratly Done must have taken a grat deal of time and is worth Preserveing. Haveing Just Recved it I have not had the Pleasure of shewing it to beter Judges. Mrs Collas desires her duty to you and love to Mrs Bach.
Addressed: The / Honourable Dr. Franklin / Philadelphia / per favor / Capt: Rich
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