Ferdinand John Paris to Benjamin Franklin, August 12, 1757

Hampstead 7 Friday Afternoon past 4. 12. Augst. 1757.

Sir,

In Consequence of my Letter to You, of the 10th. Instant, 8 I am now to acquaint You, that it’s believed the Youngest of the Proprietarys 9 is some where from Home, and has not received, at least he has not answered, his Brother’s Letter, touching the Appointment for to Morrow; Which, therefore, must go off; And they will take the first Opportunity to fix some other Time, Of which, You shall have due Notice, from, Sir, Your most humble Servant

F: J: P:

Benjamin Franklin Esqr. 12. August 1757 Copp Mr. Paris’s Second Letter to Mr. Franklin.