To William Smallwood (unpublished)
In Council, Philadelphia, 1st December, 1785
Sir,

I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your Excellency’s latter of the 27th of November with its enclosures, and to assure you that the subject of them shall be immediately laid before the Legislature for their consideration. I have the honor to be, with the highest respect your Excellency’s most obedient humble Servant.

Benjamin Franklin Pres.

His Excellency, Governor Smallwood.
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