To Benjamin Franklin from George Hobart, 21 October 1781
From George Hobart
AL: American Philosophical Society
Hôtel d’Angleterre Rue Richelieu 21. d’Octobre [1781]
Mr Hobart presents his Compliments to Mr Franklin, & sends him herewith a Pamphlett wrote by a former Friend & Acquaintance of his both in America & England, by the Desire of the Author.6 Mr Hobart means to return to England very early in November, & If Mr Franklin has any Answer to send, It shall be taken the greatest Care of possible.
Notations: Hobart / Ansd.7
[Note numbering follows the Franklin Papers source.]
6. Perhaps Pownall, although as Hobart mentioned him by name in the preceding letter we do not know why he would be so coy here.
7. BF responded on Nov. 22 (Library of Congress).