Benjamin Franklin to Peter Collinson, August 4, 1762

Wednesday, Augt 4. 1762

I did not receive my Dear Friend’s Letter of yesterday 5 till I came home late in the Evening. I have this Morning wrote the Directions you desired, and sent them to your Friend. 6 If you should hear that they are not quite clear in any particular, let me know that I may explain what is doubtful.

My Son presents his Respects. We intend our selves the Pleasure of Waiting on you to-morrow and taking a Dinner with you, if we do not hear that it will be an inconvenient Day for you. As the Ship is so near Sailing, I shall not have time to visit Mill Hill 7 and enjoy its Pleasures any more. I am, Dear Friend, Yours affectionately

B Franklin