James Douglas, 14th Earl of Morton to Benjamin Franklin, April 11, 1767

Saturday 11th Ap 10 o’Clock. [1767 9 ]

Lord Morton’s Compliments to Dr. Franklin; He has workmen now upon the roof of his house and shou’d be glad to take this opportunity of putting up Conductors to prevent the bad effects of lightning; If the Dr. would take the trouble of coming to Brook Street for a few Minutes this morning before 12 o’Clock Lord Morton shou’d think himself much obliged.