Benjamin Franklin to John Fothergill, April 6, 1755

Philada. April 6. 1755

Dear Sir

I am but just return’d from a long Journey, having been absent near [six months]. I find your Favour of Novr. [ I , which I shall?] answer particularly per Reeve [who sails for London?] in about 10 Days. This [will only serve to bring?] Dr. Douglas’ Piece (and another) on the [ one and a half lines missing ] Copy, [ one line missing ]. 5 With [ complimentary close ]

[B Franklin ]

Dr. Fothergill