James Hutton to Benjamin Franklin, April 11, 1778

11 April 1778.

My Dear Old Friend

The Bearer of this is a Mr. D’Aguiton of Geneva, a very honest worthy man whom I Love and who deserves it. He has an affair of Merchandise to settle with a Mr. Haywood at Paris, said to be known to you. 8 Mr. Aguiton begs me to recommend him to you to be of any Assistance to Him that He may want, if He should want it, in this Matter.

I never knew you refuse a kind Service to any man. It will give you little trouble. The Bearer of this is one whom I interest myself much for and I am glad that He gets that opportunity of embracing you which I am deprived of.

Mr. Falconar is dead as well as his wife.

If that Paper be ready relative to my Request about Labradore, 9 He will bring it safe to me who am your faithful and affectionate

JH