Benjamin Franklin to William Legge, Earl of Dartmouth, August 20, 1773

S. hampton street, Covt. garden, Augt. 20th. 1773

My Lord,

The Letter herewith inclosed, from the Council and house of Representatives of the Massachusetts province to your Lordship, having this day come to our hands, we think it our duty to forward it without delay, and have the honour to be, with the greatest respect, Your Lordship’s most obedient, and most humble servants

W. Bollan B Franklin

The rt. honble. the Earl of Dartmouth