Benjamin Franklin to Benjamin Franklin Bache, June 23, 1783

Passy, June 23. 1783.

My dear Child,

I received your late Letter, 3 and am
pleas’d to see that you improve in your Writing. I have also receiv’d the little Drawing
of a Country-house, which seems to be prettily done, and shows that you advance also in that Art. I write by this Post to Mr. Marignac,
requesting that he would permit you to come and see me and stay with me during the
Vacation of the Schools. 4 I hear you have
been sick, 5 but I hope you are recover’d
and strong enough to undertake the Journey; and then it may do you good, and help to
confirm your Health. Your Cousin remembers his Love to you, and I am ever your
affectionate Grandfather,

B Franklin

My Love to Johonnot I have lately heard from his Friends and yours who
are all well.