To William Franklin
ALS: British Museum
London, Feb. 2. 1774.
Dear Son,

This Line is just to acquaint you that I am well, and that my Office of Deputy-Postmaster is taken from me. As there is no Prospect of your being ever promoted to a better Government, and That you hold has never defray’d its Expences, I wish you were well settled in your Farm. ’Tis an honester and a more honourable because a more independent Employment. You will hear from others the Treatment I have receiv’d. I leave you to your own Reflections and Determinations upon it, and remain ever, Your Affectionate Father

B Franklin

W. Franklin
Addressed: To / His Excelly. William Franklin, / Governr of New Jersey / Burlington / viâ N York / per Packet.
Endorsed?: B.F. to W.F. / Feby. 2d. 1774.
Notation: Letter From Dr. Franklin to Govr. Franklin Feb. 2, 1774 Mentioning: his Office be taken away Intimating a Wish that the Govr. would resign his.
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