Benjamin Franklin to Joseph Galloway, April 25, 1757

N York, April 25. 1757

Dear Sir,

The List of Servants is come to hand. 3 I suppose ’tis as compleat as it could at present be made, but it has many Blanks in it. I purpose to talk with my Lord upon it to day, as well as upon the Affair of the Indian Trade Bill, which I have always had much at heart; and shall let you know the Result. 4

We are still waiting for my Lord’s Dispatches, and still uncertain when we shall have them. ’Tis an uneasy Situation; but we must have Patience.

A Fleet of Transports is forming here for the Expedition, 5 and the Embargo continues. No fresh News from England; except that by a Vessel into New-England, which brings Papers to the 28th of February, it is said there is an Account that the Admirals were on board, but the Fleet not sail’d. 6

With great Respect and Esteem I am, Dear Sir, Your affectionate humble Servant

B Franklin

Mr. Galloway