Benjamin Franklin to Catharine Greene, August 1, 1763

Boston, Augt. 1. 1763

Dear Friend,

I ought to acquaint you that I feel myself growing daily firmer and freeer from the Effects of my Fall; 7 and hope a few Days more will make me quite forget it. I shall however never forget the Kindness I met with at your House on that Occasion.

Make my Compliments acceptable to your Mr. Greene, and let him know that I acknowledge the Receipt of his obliging Letter 8 and thank him for it. It gave me great Pleasure to hear you got home before the Rain.

My Compliments too to Mr. Merchant 9 and Miss Ward 1 if they are still with you; and kiss the Babies for me. 2 Sally says, and for me too: She adds her best Respects to Mr. Greene and you, and that she could have spent a Week with you with great Pleasure, if I had not hurried her away.

My Brother is return’d to Rhodeisland. 3 Sister Mecom thanks you for your kind remembrance of her, and presents her Respects.

With perfect Esteem and Regard, I am, Dear Katy (I can’t yet alter my Stile to Madam) Your affectionate Friend

B Franklin

Mrs Cath. Greene