To Francis Childs (unpublished)
Philada. March. 30. 1790
Sir

I received your Letter enclosing the Bill of Lading for the two Boxes of Types; but the Vessel is not yet arriv’d. By your Proposal which I agreed to, I was to have them at what they cost in London at Caslon Foundery, and you desire me to give you Credit accordingly. But as I never before bought any such small Letters; and Caslon has not mark’d any Prices in his Specimens, I do not know at what Rates I am to credit them, till I receive his Bill or Invoice, which I therefore request you will send me by the Return of the Post. I am, Sir, Your humble Servant

B Franklin

F. Childs Esqr
TO: Francis Childs, Esqr / Member of Assembly / New York
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