From Francis Hopkinson (unpublished)
[before Nov. 25? ca. 1786]
Dear Sir

My Gout is much better, but I am not yet able to put on my Shoe. Of Course, I am still confin’d. I wish you would send me my Law Suit which I suppose you have perused. You will probably think that I have exaggerated Matters, but it is not so. Every Circumstance, except the Case and Argument, hath almost literally occur’d. I have been much urged to publish this Piece. I don’t know whether I shall or not. I would ask your Advice, but am almost sure you would not give it. If you would, I should certainly be govern’d by it. If you say nothing I shall possibly, publish it. I have had sufficient Provocation to justify it. Your’s ever

F: Hopkinson

Addressed: His Excellency Dr: Franklin
Endorsed: Mr Hopkinson
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