1From Benjamin Franklin to John and Rosamond Sargent, 29 December 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Princeton University Library You cannot conceive, my dear Friends, how happy your kind Letters make me. To find that thro’ all the unpleasant Circumstances that so long have separated us, you still retain your ancient Regard for me, gives me a Pleasure inexpressible. A Thousand Thanks for your hearty Invitation to your House. I am sure I can be no where happier, than with a Family I so...