Alexander Small to Benjamin Franklin, July 22, 1780

Wednesday Noon [after July 22, 1780]

Dear Sir

When I had the pleasure of seeing You I did not know that we were to quit our present Habitation before five O’Clock. I therefore trouble with this, to desire that you will by him send Your Commands for England, and the paper I left with you. 2

Let your Evening and Morning Contemplation be the Inscription on the Peace of Munster. 3 As much depends on You , in Proportion to your neglect of the Means, in that proportion will the Deaths the delay occasions be laid to your Charge. Blessed are the Peace Makers, 4 said the preacher of Peace and Good will to Men. Let your Speedy appearance in London give Joy to thousands; and to none, more than to Dear Sir Your Faithful and Affectionate Servant

Alexr Small