Charles Pettit to Benjamin Franklin, January 29, 1783

Philadelphia 29th. Jany. 1783

Sir,

Presuming on some Degree of personal Acquaintance and the Respect I have long entertained for your Character, I take the Liberty of recommending to your Notice my Son, Andrew Pettit, who will have the Honor to present this Letter. 6 As a Citizen of the United States I doubt not he would receive your Countenance and Protection, and I flatter myself that neither his own Conduct nor the Circumstances of his Introduction will diminish his Claim to your favorable Notice and friendly Advice.

I have the Honor to be with perfect Respect, Sir Your most Obedient & most humble Servant

Chas. Pettit

His Excellency Dr. Franklin