David Junior Barclay to Benjamin Franklin, January 12, 1775

Cheapside 12th 1st: Mo: Jany. 75

D. Barclay presents his Respects to Dr: Franklin, and acquaints him, that he is obliged to be absent from home the greatest part of to Day and Tomorrow, and therefore requests he will not give himself the Trouble of calling in Cheapside, as DB hath nothing in particular to impart, The unanimous Approbation of the Petition appearing in the public Papers.