Peter Collinson to Benjamin Franklin, June 14, 1748

Londn June 14th 1748

Friend Franklin

The Bearer Mr. Kalm 9 Is an Ingenious Man and comes over on purpose to Improve himself in all Natural Inquiries. He is a Sweed per Nation and is as I am informed Imployed by the Academy of Upsal to make Observations on your Parts of the World. I recommend Him to thy Favour and Notice—by Him I send the first Vol. of the Voyage to Discover NorWest passage. 1 I hope the pacquett &c. sent under the Care of Hunt & Greenlease 2 is come safe to Hand. I am thy sincere friend

P Collinson