Benjamin Franklin to William Parsons, June 10, 1756

Philada. June 10. 1756

Dear Friend

It is now a long time since I had the Pleasure of a Line from you; I am now return’d from Virginia, where I was near too Months. I should be glad to learn from you the present State of the Forces in your County, and of the People. 6 If in any Thing I can serve you, command freely your old Friend and most obedient humble Servant

B Franklin

Governor Pownall 7 is daily expected at New York, with Lord Loudon. 8

Major Parsons