Benjamin Franklin to John Jay, January 15, 1781

Passy, Jan. 15. 1781

Dear Sir

I am much in your Debt on Account of Letters. I have had a long Fit of the Gout, and am but just getting abroad again after near 10 Weeks Confinement. I have accepted your Bill. 9 I shall write fully to you & Mr Carmichael very soon. This accompanies a Number of Pacquets & Letters for you from Ams. which I have done up in two Pacquets. 1 I wish you & yours every Felicity, being with great Esteem, Dear Sir, Your most obedient & most humble Servant

B Franklin

Honble John Jay Esqr.