Jonathan Belcher to Benjamin Franklin, July 23, 1755

Eliza. Town (N.J.) July 23: 1755

Sir,

Altho’ I wrote you 21: Current 5 yet I am to ask your Pardon for the Trouble of this which is to pray you to forward by the first Opportunity to my Son at Halifax my Letter now lying in your hands 6 together with the inclosed which will oblige, Sir, Your ready Friend and Servant.

Mr. Franklin