1To Benjamin Franklin from Edward Nathaniel Bancroft, 9 December 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I am very sorry to hear that you are affected with the Stone, but I hope you are better. I suppose there is but a little time since you have seen my father, pray give him my duty the next time you will see him. I hope my friend Mr. Bache is well: I would be very much obliged to you if you would give him my Compnts. the first time you will see him, & tell...