Robert R Livingston to Benjamin Franklin, March 9, 1782

Philadelphia, 9th. March 1782

Dear Sir

The enclosed Letter from the Superintendant of finance was written in consequence of the resolutions of which I sent you a copy in my last— 8 I then detailed so fully on the Subject that I can give you no further information on that head— than is contained in the enclosed, which as I was just going out of Town I have requested Mr Morris to put in his Cypher. 9

I have the honor to be, sir With great respect & esteem Your most obedient humble servant

Robt R Livingston

His Excellency B Franklin Esqr. No. 10 Copy 3plicate