To Deborah Franklin
ALS: American Philosophical Society
London, Oct. 2. 1765
My dear Child,

I wrote largely to you to go per Robinson, but Mr. Evans by whom I sent the Packet, was left behind: he will however deliver it to you with this. I sent you several Things in Robinson, of which that Letter will give you an Account. I am well, and as ever, Your affectionate Husband

B Franklin

p s. In Mr. Evans’s Care I now send you a very handsome Pair of Tongs, and Pair of Fireshovels. One of the Shovels is to take up Coals clear of Ashes, letting them pass thro’. I hope they will come in Time for your Winter Fires. They are well polish’d and Case harden’d.
Addressed: To / Mrs. Franklin / Philadelphia / per favour of / the Revd Mr. Evans
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