Amelia Barry to Benjamin Franklin, March 24, 1784

Pisa 24th March 1784

My Dear Sir,

Mr. Partridge, one of the principal Merchants at Leghorn, 6 and who is universally esteemed for his knowledge and virtue, will have the honor to present you this letter. As he takes Paris in his way to England, I wish to introduce to you a Gentleman of his merit, and who has long been a warm and sincere friend to me and my little family. As his stay upon the Continent will not be sufficiently long for you to have a proper knowledge of his character, permit me to entreat your best offices to him on my account;—and every attention he receives from you, will be considered as immediately confered upon, My Dear Paternal Friend, Your grateful, obliged & affecate. Humble Servant,

A. Barry.

His Excelly. B. Franklin Esqr.