Richard Bache to Benjamin Franklin, December 20, 1780

Philadelphia Decr. 20th. 1780.

Dear Sir

I had the pleasure of writing you a day or two ago by the Shelala Capt. Holmes, 6 on board of whom I have put 2 Barrels of Pippins & one large Barrel of Nuts, I also sent you the 2d. Sets of your Interest Bills; I now inclose you the third. 7

We are just informed that Capt. Smith in the Kensington is arrived at Boston, having been chased in there, by a Frigate, 8 the next Post will bring his Letters, when I hope to hear from you— Sally & the Children are well, they join me in Love & Duty— I am Dear & Hond. Sir Your affectionate Son

Rich: Bache

You will herewith receive the Gazetts & Journals, the Advertiser, & Dutch papers I sent per Shelala— Dr. Franklin