To the Masonic Lodge at Carcassonne (unpublished)
Passy, the 1st. of the 3d. Mo. 1783.
Dear Brethren,

I received your fraternal Letter dated the 21st. past, and am extremely sensible of your kind Congratulations, and of the Honour you propose to do me by an Act of Affiliation into your most respectable Lodge. I accept the Offer with great Satisfaction. And wishing you every kind of Felicity, particulary that your Power of doing Good may always be equal to your Inclination, I remain, Your very affectionate Brother

B Franklin

To the Commanders of the Temple at Carcassonne.
Addressed: À Monsieur / Monsieur David de La Sajeole Avocat / en Parlement / à Carcassonne.
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