From William Ansell
ALS: American Philosophical Society
Snetterton Norfolk Jan 5: 1774 [i.e., 1775]
Sir

I have taken the Liberty of sending a Turkey by the Norwich Coach who Inns at the Bull Bishopgate street which I hope youll Do me the favor to Exsept. May I beg to know what time you think of Leaving England as I wish to trouble you with one hour of my Company before you sail for America. I find my Neibour Foulger Left England in fine spirits with Gods Leave I hope to See him within a 11 Months. I Remain Sir With respects your Humble Servant.

Wm. Ansell

Mr. Franklin
Addressed: To / Ben: Franklin Esqr / at / Mrs. Stevensons / Craven Street / Strand London.
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