From Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, 3 March 1773
To Deborah Franklin
ALS (letterbook draft): Library of Congress
London, Mar. 3. 1773
My dear Child
I had no Line from you per last Packet. But I had the Satisfaction of hearing you were well by Mr. Beache’s Letter. I wrote to you per Capt. All, and sent you some little Things.5 I continue well, and am ever, Your affectionate Husband
B Franklin
[Note numbering follows the Franklin Papers source.]
5. Bache’s letter was that of Jan. 4 above, and BF’s by Capt. All was, we assume, that of Feb. 14.