To Thomas Jefferson (unpublished)
Philada Oct. 14, 1787
Dear Sir,

I take this Opportunity of sending you another Copy of the propos’d new federal Constitution, and of acquainting you that the Box containing the Encyclopedias for me and Mr. Hopkinson is just come to hand in good Order. With great Respect and Esteem I am, Your Excellency’s most obedient and most humble Servant

B. Franklin

His Excelly. Th. Jefferson Esqr
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