Benjamin Franklin to Thomas Vernon, January 16, 1770

London, Jan. 16. 1770

Dear Sir

The Bearer Mr. Bowman, intends for New York; and as he will be intirely a Stranger in Rhodeisland, I beg leave to recommend him to your Civilities as a young Gentleman of good Character, for whom I interest myself. Your Advice may be useful to him; and every Regard you shew him, will be acknowledg’d as an Obligation confer’d on, Dear Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant

B Franklin

Thos Vernon Esqr