Peter Collinson to Benjamin Franklin, January 1, 1764

Fryday [1764–1765] 6

My Dear Friend.

I think you[r] Vindication is admirably well drawn up You make Mee Smile now and then with a keen back Stroke and then with a Home Thrust. It must Mortifie Allen for it cuts Him to the Quick. 7 He has poisoned the Barclay Family. 8 I wish you had one to spare to send my penny post Directed to Mr. David Barclay Junior in Cheapside.

If you have them not to spare I think they Should be reprinted Here you’l find them of great Service to remove prejudices.

I am much yours

P Collinson