To Richard Bache (unpublished)
Passy, 21 Mar. 1783.
Dear Son,

The Bearer Mr. John Darby, of excellency Character and Connections in England, and in very capital Business, goes over with a View of Visiting America; and may perhaps finally settle there. I bet you will do every thing in your Power to render his stay as agreable as possible, by shewing him every Civility and Attention and by affording him your Counsels if he should stand in need of them. In doing of which, you’ll oblige much Your ever affectionate Father.

B Franklin

R. Bache Esqr
Addressed: R. Bache Esqr / merchant / at Philadelphia
Mr Darby my dear Father
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