Benjamin Franklin to Joseph Smith, February 14, 1773

London, Feb. 14. 1773

Sir,

I am much obliged by the Trouble you have taken in receiving the Salary for me. 5 You will shortly hear from me as to the Application of it. In the meantime please to accept my thankful Acknowledgements; and if I can here render you any Service, you will do me a Pleasure in commanding freely, Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant

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Mr Joseph Smith,