Benjamin Franklin to Peter Franklin, June 4, 1757

[New York, Saturday, June 4, 1757]

I enclose you an Order of Cousin James’s on Mr. Collins for 35 Dollars. 3 Please to receive them, and send them per first safe hand to my Wife. If you can get it in Gold, it may be enclosed in a little Packet and sent per Post … Billy presents his Duty. … I pray God to preserve you both.