Benjamin Franklin Papers

From Benjamin Franklin to Richard Bache, 23 September 1783

To Richard Bache

LS:6 Yale University Library

Passy, 23. Sept. 1783.

Dear Son,

The Bearer Mr. Du Trône, is extreamly well recommended to me here, by Persons of the first Distinction & Character.7 He is a Physician by Profession, but goes over to America with other Views. I beg you will introduce him to some of my Friends, & that you will shew him every Civility & Attention in your Power.—

My Love to Sally and the Children, & believe me ever, Your affectionate Father.

B Franklin

R. Bache Esqr—

[Note numbering follows the Franklin Papers source.]

6In the hand of WTF.

7See the recommendation that BF wrote to Benjamin Rush on Sept. 18.

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