Benjamin Franklin to Richard H. Jackson, December 2, 1762

Philada. Dec. 2. 1762

Dear Sir,

I arrived here well on the 1st. ultimo and had the Pleasure to find all false that Dr. Smith had reported about the Diminution of my Friends. 4 My House has been fill’d with a Succession of them from Morning to Night almost ever since I landed to congratulate me on my Return; and I never experienc’d greater Cordiality among them. The new Assembly had met and adjourn’d before my Arrival; 5 but expecting me, had omitted nominating a new Agent till they could have my Opinion and Advice as the Speaker tells me. 6 I was also unanimously chosen at the October Elections a Member for the City as heretofore; and am to take my Place in the House in the January Sitting, after which you may soon expect to hear from me on the Affair I mention’d to you. 7 I purpose writing to you more fully per Capt. Friend, who is to sail in a few Days. 8 This goes per N York Packet, 9 and I have only time to add, that I am, with the greatest Esteem and Affection, Dear Sir, Your most obedient and most humble Servant

B Franklin

My best Respects to your good Father and Sisters, and to Mr. Bridges. 1