Benjamin Franklin to Peter Franklin, May 21, 1757

Woodbridge, N Jersey May 21. 1757

Dear Brother,

I have been now near 6 Weeks waiting for the Sailing of the Pacquet, and know not yet when she is like to sail.

I received yours of the 7th Inst. 2 with the Invoice and Memorandum, which I shall endeavour to comply with. As to the Pay, I expect not to meddle with your Paper Currency; for I always lose by it. 3 With the Goods I shall send Directions about the Time and Manner of Payment.

My Love to dear Sister 4 and Thanks for your and her kind Wishes and Prayers, is all at present from Your affectionate Brother

B Franklin

My Wife is here, but Billy and Sally are at New York. If they were present they would join with her in Love to you, Duty, &c.