To William Parsons
ALS: American Philosophical Society
Philada. June 10. 1756
Dear Friend

It is now a long time since I had the Pleasure of a Line from you; I am now return’d from Virginia, where I was near too Months. I should be glad to learn from you the present State of the Forces in your County, and of the People. If in any Thing I can serve you, command freely your old Friend and most obedient humble Servant

B Franklin

Governor Pownall is daily expected at New York, with Lord Loudon.
Major Parsons
Addressed: To / Major William Parsons / Easton
Endorsed: June 10. 1756. B. Franklin Esqr.
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