From Charles Mason (unpublished)
Philadelphia Septm 27th 1786
Sir

I have a family of Wife seven sons and a Daughter all in a very helpless Condition as I have been Confind to my Bed with sickness Ever since I Came to town which is twelve Days. Had I been able, I would hav Laid before you Something Curous In Astronomy, the Expence of puting it in Execution would be verry trifling. I Do hereby send you a plan of the Design.

nb You may hear of me at Mr. Michael Denisons at the Georg tavern the Corner of Arch and second streets. I am Sir your most obedient servant

Chas Mason

Addressed: Doctor / Benjamin Franklin / Philadelphia
Endorsed: Cha. Mason dead soon after
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