Benjamin Franklin to Michael Hillegas, June 17, 1781

Passy, June 17. 1781

Sir,

The Bearer, Mr. Beyerlé, goes to America with Views of settling himself in that Country. His Father is a man of Substance, and will assist him with what may be sufficient to establish him, if there may be a Prospect of his doing well. As a Stranger your Counsels may be of Use to him, which I therefore request you would afford him. He is recommended to me by very respectable Persons, and I shall aknowledge the Civilities you may show him. With great Esteem, I have the Honour to be, Sir, &c.

Another Copy of the above Letter was directed to Jonathan Williams Esqr. Boston. 4

Michael Hillegas Esqr.