John Wright to Benjamin Franklin, February 7, 1783

London 7th. of 2nd month 1783

Dear Friend

I take the liberty to inclose a letter from my ffrd Charles Eddy 6 late of Philadelphia but now of Dublin respecting which I doubt not thy doing what shall be proper & expedient and if his request appears so to thee thou wilt be so kind to Comply therewith.

I congratulate thee on the peace which I hope will be permanent & mutually beneficial to both Countries and that we shall have the pleasure of seeing thee here wherein I promise myself great satisfaction.

I understand my ffrd David Barclay wrote thee on the Subject of Tim Matlocks affair & recd. an agreable answer. 7 I could not entertain a doubt of the justice of Your government in the business.

I shall esteem a letter from thee a favour & hearing of thy welfare always affords me pleasure being with great Esteem Thy very Respectful Frd

John Wright

A ship from Massachusets bay or Rather from Nantucket is arrived in the Thames & reported at the Customhouse— 8 The first ffrdly 13 stripes may she be the forerunner of thousands