Letter
William, Jr Mackinnen to Benjamin Franklin, April 9, 1783
William Mackinnen Jr. writes to Benjamin Franklin in 1783, expressing his admiration and regret at missing him during a brief stay in Paris. He informs Franklin that he has sent two large books of charts of the Northern American coasts, intended for Mr. Adams, and requests Franklin to notify Adams if he has received them. Mackinnen hopes for a future opportunity to meet Franklin in person.