John Baynes to Benjamin Franklin, September 26, 1783

Friday—Septr. 26th. [1783]

Sir

I have not till this morning been able to find any gentleman who was going to England— Mr. Dagge 6 however has this moment informed me, that he has an opportunity of conveying a letter by an acquaintance, the son of General Dalling, 7 who will set off tomorrow. I fear you will by this time have sent by some other conveyance the letter you mentioned—however, lest you shod. not, I take the liberty of informing you that if it be sent to Mr. Dagge today, it will certainly be forwarded.

I am, with all respect, Sir, Your most obedt. & obliged humble Servt.

John Baynes.

Chez Mr. Boulnois, 8 Ruë Neuve Ste. Généviéve.

Mr. Dagge is at the hôtel d’Hamburgh, Ruë Jacobe.