Benjamin Franklin to David Hartley, February 5, 1778

Feb 5. 1778

Dear Sir,

I am exceedingly obliged by your interesting yourself so warmly in behalf of those unhappy people. 8 I understand you advanc’d money: Your bills on that account will be punctually paid. As yet I have heard of none.

Understanding that a certain Person promised to make proposals for healing a certain Breach, I postpon’d and delayed a material Operation till I should hear what those proposals were. 9 I am now told that he will not make them till he finds it in his power to do what he pleases. Therefore Adieu my dear friend; and I bid you all Good Night .

Your brave and indefatigable exertions will forever endear you to all good Men.

I write this line from home: and not having your last before me, I must take another opportunity of answering it. I am ever Yours sincerely.