Jonathan Belcher to Benjamin Franklin, July 21, 1755

Eliza. Town (NJ) July 21: 1755

Sir

I have your obliging Favour of the 14: Instant: 2 and thank you for your intended Civility to my Son if he shoud pass in his way from Halifax thro’ your City—but by a Letter I received from him yesterday of the 1: of this Month, the Motions and Commotions at Halifax are so great that he seems uncertain when and whither he shall make his Rout.

The inclosed I received under his Cover. 3 With mine and my Wifes Compliments to your self and Lady, I remain Sir, Your Friend and Servant.

Mr. Franklin