John Viny to Benjamin Franklin, May 21, 1783

Wheel Manufactory Black Friars Road May the 21st. 1783

Dr Sir

I hope you will forgive my trespassing on your most valuable moments, but I could not
forego the Oppertunity by favor of Mosr Du Chateau, to express my great pleasure in
hearing of your Health &c. O Sir, how happy shou’d I be, once more to take you by
the hand, but from a Line I read of yours at Cheam 6 I have but little hopes as I am confind, but
happy beyond Expression, having such Friends that have hitherto supported me in the
fulest degree possible, against the unnatural reverse Conduct of the Jacobs. 7 Mrs V. and my dear Girls in No 3 are well, and most sincerely rejoice in your felicity. With the most hearty Affection
permit us to subscribe ourselves most sincerely yours

Jno. Viny R W Viny. R. J. Viny E Viny R J Viny FOR PIN Basket Mary

PS I have furnish’d Mr Du
Chateau with a Set of Wheels I much wish you Cou’d see as I think you will say I have
not forgot how to do the Buisness well 8

Will my Friend honor me with a Sheet of Paper tho his Name alone should be
thereon.