From Edward Bancroft
ALS: American Philosophical Society
[1778?]
Dear Sir

I inclose you a Letter which came to my hands last Evening & wh. needs no Comment from me— Mr. Grand commissioned me to desire that you would this Evening favour him with something which is to be sent to Amsterdam & wh. he shall have an opportunity of sending early tomorrow Morning— Not finding you at home I am constrained to execute my Commission in this manner—

With the greatest Respect I have the Honor to be Dear Sir Your most Humble & most Devoted Servant

Edwd. Bancroft

p.s. Mr. Garnier begs that his respectful Compliments may be made to you; he will do himself the honor of dining with you the first day that you dine at home, Wednesday excepted—
Addressed: To / the Hon’ble / Benjamin Franklin / Commissioner &c &c
Endorsed: Bancroft
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