Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, February 18, 1772

London, Feb 18. [1772]

My dear Child,

You will receive this Line, I hope soon by our Son Bache. I wish you Joy beforehand of his Return, to live with his Family in Philadelphia. 2

Supposing it would be agreable to you, as well as advantageous to our Interest in the collecting of our Debts, I have joined him in a Power of Attorney with you, for that purpose. 3

Mr. Bache will tell you all about my Health. I wrote fully to you by Capt. Falconer, and therefore now only add my Love to our Children and Friends, and that I am ever Your affectionate Husband

B Franklin