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From Benjamin Franklin to Arthur Lee, 30 September 1779

To Arthur Lee

LS:1 University of Virginia Library; copy: Library of Congress

Passy Sept. 30. 1779.

Sir

I received but Yesterday Morning just as I was going out of Town; the Letter you did me the honour of writing to me dated the 26 Inst. respecting my supplying you with Money for your Support in Spain. As I cannot furnish that Expence, and there is not, in my Opinion, any likelihood at present of your being received at that Court, I think your Resolution of returning forthwith to America, is both wise & honest.

With great Respect, I have the honour to be Sir Your most obedient and most humble Servant

B Franklin

Honble. Arthur Lee Esqr—

Notations in different hands: B. Franklin to A. Lee Sep 30th. 1779. / Sepr. 30th. 1779

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    From Benjamin Franklin to Arthur Lee, 30 September 1779
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    Franklin, Benjamin
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    30 September 1779

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    “From Benjamin Franklin to Arthur Lee, 30 September 1779,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-30-02-0343. [Original source: The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, vol. 30, July 1 through October 31, 1779, ed. Barbara B. Oberg. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 1993, p. 419.]

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