Edmund Burke to Benjamin Franklin, August 26, 1783

Beconsfield Augst. 26. 1783.

Dear Sir,

My friend & Depu[ty? torn ] 3 a few days at Paris, & is extr[ torn ] =ly knowing you whom he has [ torn ] admiration. I approve very mu[ torn ] cannot
refuse him the best [ torn ] it. I am not a little anxiou[ torn ] may have had in your regard [ torn ] revive myself in your re[ torn ] by introducing
to your acquain[ torn ] worth & abilities. On this
occ[ torn ] with some degree of Envy. [ torn ] the highest regard & Esteem Dr. Sr. y[ torn ]