Benjamin Franklin to Jane Mecom, October 24, 1751

Philadelphia, October 24, 1751

Dear Sister,

My son waits upon you with this, whom I heartily recommend to your motherly care and advice. 2 He is indeed a sober and discreet lad of his years, but he is young and unacquainted with the ways of your place.

My compliments to my new niece, Miss Abiah, 3 and pray her to accept the enclosed piece of gold, to cut her teeth; it may afterwards buy nuts for them to crack.

Some time since I sent a letter to your care for our cousin at Casco Bay. 4 Have you had an opportunity to forward it?

My love to brother Mecom and your children; and to brother and sister Davenport 5 and children; and respects to Mrs. Billings and her daughter, 6 and all other friends, from, dear sister, Your affectionate brother,

B. Franklin