Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, June 3, 1769

London, June 3. 1769

My dear Child,

Capt. Jefferies has so long talk’d of sailing, that People began to think he would never sail; 6 and now I am just told that he goes this Evening, so can only say that I am well, and that having receiv’d Sally’s Letter by Capt. Falkner, I rejoice to hear you so soon got over your late Indisposition, but am impatient for the next Packet which I hope will bring me that good News under your own hand. My Love to Sally and thank her for the Seeds. I shall write to her and you by the Packet that goes next Wednesday, and to all my other Friends. I am Your ever loving Husband

B Franklin

Mrs. Stevenson sends her Love talks of going with Falkner to make you a Visit. Mr. Foxcroft is arriv’d. 7