From Thomas Franklin (unpublished)
Phila. 30th Novr. 1785.
Esteemed Friend

The Executors to the Estate of Mary Standley have had a Considerable Sum paid to them in depretiated paper currency which disables them to pay the legaceys left by her will. They are now called On for Several years ordered by the will to be paid to the old widow Ester House of eighteen pounds pr. Anum and have no money but of the kind now out of Use, belonging to that Estate, and none out Standing but a Small bond except what is due on thine and Robt. Graces, an account of which I Shall annex thee and if it is convenient the Executors will be greatly obliged to tee to have it Settled. To convince thee of it being Urgently demanded I Inclose thee Rachel Taylors letter to me Received yesterday and am with the greatest Esteem Thine

Tho: Franklin

Dr. B. Franklin to the Estate of Mary Standley Dr.
for his and Robt Graces Bond109..0..0
Interest paid to the 24 Feby 1764 from then to the 25
June 1767 is 5 years and 4 months at 6% pr. Anum34..17..4
143..17..4
the 25 June 1767 Recd. by Thomas Pasckall of Dr. Franklin67..14..11
Remainde due on the bond76..2..5
Interest on 76..2:5 from 25 June 1767 to 25 Novr. 1785
is 18 years and 5 Months at 6% pr. Anum84..2..0
Due on the Bond the 25 Novr. 1785£ 160..4..5
Addressed: Dr. Benjamin Franklin
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