To Thomas Birch
MS not found; reprinted from The Royal Society, Philosophical Transactions, LII (1761-62), p. 456.
Craven-Street, Feb. 4, 1762.
Sir,

Mr. Canton did me the favour to shew me the ingenious experiments he has described in the inclosed letter. They succeeded perfectly as he has related them; and I imagine, the communication of them must be agreeable to the curious in this branch of natural knowledge. I am, Sir, with great respect, your most obedient and most humble servant,

B. Franklin.

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