From David Hartley
ALS: American Philosophical Society; transcript: Library of Congress
Golden Square July 10 1778
Dear Sir

I only write you one line just to tell you that I have received no answer yet from the Admiralty relative to yours of the 16th of June. I have applied several times, but I suppose they are employed about other matters. You may be assured that no assiduity shall be wanting on my side but I cannot command an answer. The affair which happened off Brest has I presume in its consequences occupied the attention of the Ministry and of the Admiralty. I shall do my best to obtain all the objects mentioned in yours of June 16th. I wish it may be with Success. I shall write again to you soon. Believe me allways to be a friend to peace and to the rights of mankind and most affectionately yours

DH

To Dr. Franklin.
Endorsed: D.H. July 10. 1778.
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