To the Earl of Shelburne
ls and two copies: Public Record Office; copies: William L. Clements Library, Library of Congress
Passy, July 12. 1782
My Lord

Mr Oswald informing me that he is about to dispatch a Courier, I embrace the Opportunity of congratulating your Lordship on your Appointment to the Treasury. It is an Extension of your Power to do Good, and in that View, if in no other, it must increase your Happiness, which I heartily wish: being with great and sincere Respect, My Lord, Your Lordship’s most obedient and most humble Servant

B Franklin

Honble: the Earl of Shelburne
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