Israel Shreve to William Temple Franklin (unpublished)
Ancocas New Jersey 7th: Novr. 1785.
Sir

I am Sorry I happened to be from home last Monday when You & Mr: Lawrence came to See the Farm Late Governor Franklins, now Yours—If you will please to favour me with a line of Information when you mean to come a second time. I will endeavour to be at home, and with pleasure will Give you Every information in my power—Respecting the Boundaries and other particulars relating to the farm,—and If you chuse to see the Lines run please to bring the Courses with you, as such Writings as will Give them, my Son is a Deputy Surveyor and will Cheerfully Serve you in that particular Business.

I am Sir with respect your most Obedt: Servt:

Israel Shreve

To William T Franklin
Addressed: To / Mr: William Temple Franklin, / At his Excellency Governor Franklins / Philadelphia
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