Benjamin Franklin to Charles James Fox, September 5, 1783

Passy, Sept. 5. 1783—

Sir

I received in its time the Letter you did me the honour of writing to me by Mr.
Hartley: 5 And I cannot let him depart
without expressing my Satisfaction in his Conduct towards us, and applauding the
Prudence of that Choice which sent us a Man possess’d of such a Spirit of Conciliation,
and of all that Frankness, Sincerity and Candour which naturally produce Confidence, and
thereby facilitate the most difficult Negociations. Our Countries are now happily at
Peace, on which I congratulate with you most cordially; and I beg you to be assured,
that as long as I have any Concern in Publick Affairs, I shall readily & heartily
concur with you, in promoting every Measure that may tend to promote the common
Felicity.

With great and sincere Esteem & Respect I have the honour to be, Sir, Your most
obedient & most humble Servant

B Franklin

Hon: Cha. J. Fox Esqr