Benjamin Franklin to Timothy Horsfield, January 28, 1756

Fort Allen, Jan. 28. 1756

Dear Sir,

I have the Pleasure to inform you that the 6 Waggons are just arriv’d, 5 and I suppose all right, tho’ I have not yet had time to examine the Contents. Here are 10 Lehi People buzzing me in both Ears while I write, so can only add my Thanks for your Care and Readiness to serve the Province, and am, Dear Sir, Your most obedient Servant

B Franklin

Our Compliments to Mr. Spangenberg and to Mrs. Horsefield and all Friends. Thanks for the Beer, &c. &c.

Timo. Horsefield Esqr.

Two Rifles were sent up per the Commissioners for my Son and me. Pray let me know in your next, if they came to your Hands? 6