From Sophie Le Ray de Chaumont (unpublished)
a passy ce 21 juillet 1785

Your Letter My dear frend gave me infinite pleasure, you inform me of your good health: my joy est very great it is a proof of my heroic friendship for you in preferring you desires before mine for believe me my frend, I schould have a great satisfaction in seeing you again. My father, my sister Miss Lamotte and Miss Price joins with me in Love and good wishes for the Continuance of your health, and believe ever your affectionate friend

Sophie de Chaumont

Addressed: Monsieur Le Docteur franklin / Ministre plenipotentiaire
Endorsed: Sophia
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