Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, February 16, 1768

London, Feb. 16. 1768

My dear Child

I wrote to you per Packet, and also by Mr. Ayres, 5 who goes in Sparks. But I must send you a Line per Capt. Falkener, and another per Capt. Story, 6 if ’tis only to say over again that I am well, and to acknowledge the Receipt of your kind Letters and Presents of Meal, Apples, Nuts, Cranberries &c.

I have written to Sally too by Mr. Ayres, My Love to her and all Friends. I can now only add, that I am Your ever loving Husband

B Franklin

The chief of my Letters 7 will go per Story, who sails this Week.