Benjamin Franklin to Jonathan Williams, October 16, 1755

Philada. Oct. 16. 1755

Dear Cousin

I sent you last Week per Capt. Dole 92 Reams of Demi Printing Paper, best, in two Cases, and 98 Ream of brown; which I hope will come safe to hand, and to a good Market. The Printing Paper to be sold at 15 s . and the Brown at 6 s . this Currency, the lowest. 4 My Love to your Wife and Children. I am Your loving Uncle

B Franklin

[ Crossed out: ] P.S. I shall order Papers to the Ferryman you mention. 5

Mr. Jonan. Williams