Benjamin Franklin to William Parsons, February 22, 1757

Philada. Feb. 22. 1757

Dear Friend

I thank you for the Intelligence from Fort Allen, relating to the Indians. 4

The Commissioners have not yet settled your Account, but I will press them to do it immediately. 5

I have not yet heard from Mr. Stephenson but will write to him once more. 6

And now, my dear old Friend, I am to take Leave of you, being order’d home to England by the Assembly, to obtain some final Settlement of the Points that have occasioned so many unhappy Disputes. I assure you I go with the sincerest Desire of procuring Peace, and therein I know I shall have your Prayers for my Success. 7 God bless you, and grant that at my Return I may find you well and happy. 8 I am, as ever, Dear Friend, Yours affectionately

B Franklin

William Parsons Esqr