To François Barbé, Marquis de Marbois (unpublished)
Philada. Sept. 24. 1785.
Sir,

I am much oblig’d by your kind Felicitations on my happy Return to my Country. I should have been glad to have had the Pleasure of seeing you before your Departure: That cannot now be. But I wish you a prosperous Voyage, and every kind of Happiness in your new and honourable Employment. If during the little Remnant of Life now left me, I can render you here an Service or Pleasure, your Commands will be extreamly agreable to me. who am with great Esteem and Respect, Sir, Your most obedient and most humble Servant

B Franklin

M. de Marbois
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