To Humphrey Senhouse
ALS: Senhouse MSS, Cumberland County Record Office, Carlisle
Cravenstreet, London, Jan. 31. 65
Sir,

I wish I could give you any Encouragement to hope Relief in your Case by means of Electricity. No Instance of the kind has fallen within my Knowledge. On the contrary, I have try’d it on some Patients, but without the least Success. I am, Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant

B Franklin

Addressed: To / Major Senhouse / in / Carlisle
Endorsed: Jany. 31 - 1765 Dr. Benjn. Franklin to H Senhouse Electricity no cure for Deafness
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