Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, November 19, 1772

London, Nov. 19. 1772

My dear Child,

I had no Line from you per last Packet, but hope to receive Letters of yours per Capt. All when he arrives. Thanks to God I am at present in very good Health and Spirits; which however I must not flatter myself will continue much longer, as the Course of Nature usually brings on with Age many Infirmities. As this Ship goes in a hazardous Season, I do not send Miss Haydock’s Silk by her, especially as being for Summer Wear it will be in time by the Spring Ships. 6 Nor do I write now any other Letters but one to Mr. Foxcroft. My Love to Mr. Bache, Sally and the Boy. Ever yours I am affectionately

B Franklin