Benjamin Franklin to Hugh Roberts, July 16, 1753

Boston July 16. 1753

Dear Friend

By a Vessel yesterday from London I receiv’d the enclos’d from the Agent Rd. Patridge, 4 which please to communicate to the Speaker.

I had a delightful Journey hither, and have felt but one hot Day since my Arrival. On the Road I often thought of you and wish’d for your Company, as I pass’d over some of the best punning Ground perhaps in the Universe. 5

My Respects to Mrs. Roberts, and to all our old Friends of the Junto, Hospital, and Insurance. I purpose to set out on my Return in about ten Days, to have the Pleasure of seeing them and Philadelphia again. I am, Dear Friend, Yours affectionately

B Franklin