To Jonathan Shipley (unpublished)
Star Inn, Southampton
Dear Friend,

I am just arrived here from Havre de Grace, not at all fatigued by my Journey thither, being favoured with one of the King’s litters carried by large Mules who walk very easy. But I cannot bear a Wheel Carriage, or I would do my self the great Pleasure of going to see you and the Family I love, at Iwyford. I hear that my Cousin Williams, who is coming from London to join us, propos’d to stay a Day or two on a Visit to you. I write the enclos’d Note to hasten his coming hither, as we want his Assistance in our Preparations, and shall probably sail sooner than he expects. My Respects and best Wishes attend you and yours. Adieu my very dear dear Friend, and believe me ever Yours most affectionately

B. Franklin

My Grandson desires to be respectfully rememb’red.
Lord Bishop of St. Asaph
Addressed: To the right reverend the / Lord Bishop of St. Asaph / at / Iwyford
642422 = 043-u351.html