To Jane Mecom (unpublished)
Philada. Dec. 3, 1786
Dear Sister,

I have to acknowledge the Receipt of two or three kind Letters from you since I wrote to you. I have been much busied in Building. I hope you receiv’d the Barrel of Flour I sent you. I approve of the friendly Disposition you made of some of your Wood. I wish you a comfortable Winter. It begins to set in here, but my Buildings are now cover’d so as to fear no Damage from the Weather. We are all well and send our Loves and Duties. I have lately receiv’d a Letter from a Person who subscribes himself Stickney, says he is a Grandson of my Sister Davenport, and has a Son named Benja. Franklin, to whom he desires to give a good Education, but cannot well afford it. You have not mentioned this Family in the List you sent me. Do you know any thing of them? I am ever, my dear Sister Your affectionate Brother

B Franklin

Your Bill for the Wood has not yet appeared. If you find it difficult to sell such a Bill, let me know the Sum and I will send one for you to receive the Money in Boston.
Mrs Mecom
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