Benjamin Franklin to Francis Bernard, April 21, 1764

Philada. April 21. 1764

Sir

Mr. Williams has acknowledg’d the Receipt of the £12 12 s. 0 d. 2

Dr. Allison is out of Town, and not expected home these 10 Days. As soon as he returns I will speak to him, and write you his Answer.

I communicated your Favour of the 1st. ult. 3 to my Son, who desired me to return his grateful Acknowledgements for your kind Intimation relating to the Seizure made within his Government, concerning which he is now, I believe, taking some Steps to obtain what may be his Right.

Mr Hall, one of the House at Madeira, being here, I sent your Letter to him. 4 With sincere Respect, I am, Your Excellency’s most obedient humble Servant

B Franklin

Govr. Bernard