Benjamin Franklin to John Franklin, April 3, 1755

Philada. April 3. 55

Dear Brother

Your Commissioner or Agent Mr. Quincey has done Wonders here. 2 He has executed his Commission extreamly well, and obtained yesterday a Vote for £10,000 in Provisions for your New England Forces, which will be rendered effectual without the Necessity of the Governor’s Assent to a Law for the purpose. 3

Govr. Shirley is not yet come, but daily expected. 4

My Love to all New England. I am in haste Your affectionate Brother

B Franklin