From Edward Bridgen (unpublished)
Decr: 24 1782
My Dear Sir

As I don’t know Mr L’s particular address I take the Liberty to inclose a Letter for him to your care and at the same time to embrace this opportunity to return you my best thanks for the attention you were so good to pay to the proposal he was so kind to charge himself with he accquainted me with the reception it met with from the concerned to whom also I beg leave to charge you with my respectful thanks. May your days be many and happy is the sincere wish of my Dear Sir

Your Excellency’s Affectionate and faithful

Edwd: Bridgen

His Excellency Benjamin Franklin
Addressed: His Excellency / Benjn. Franklin / Passy
Endorsed: Bridgen Mr. Edward Decr. 24 1782.
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