Letter
John Coakley Lettsom to Benjamin Franklin, July 15, 1783
John Coakley Lettsom informs Benjamin Franklin that his friend John Lister, a Quaker, is traveling to Paris and can carry any messages or items Franklin wishes to send to England. Lettsom acknowledges receiving Franklin's letter and one from Dr. Fothergill, which he returns. He briefly mentions his political ideas and hopes Franklin approves of his use of the letter.