Samuel Cooper Johonnot to Benjamin Franklin, September 20, 1782

Geneva 20 Sep. 1782

Respected Sir

Your Letter of the 11t Inst. Which put an End to your long Silence gave Me great Pleasure, but at the same Time I am surpriz’d at not receiving any News from America since the 3d February. 8 However I must take Patience. We are All well here & hope that is the Case with You,— I am perfectly sensible of the good Advice You give Me in your Letter, I shall make every Effort to persuade You that it is not lost upon Me,—. I am perfectly contented with my present Situation, & in wishing You every Blessing You can enjoy I subscribe Myself with the greates Respect & Gratitude Your Most humble & obedient Servant

Samuel Cooper Johonnot.

N.B. Mr. Pigott present his respectful Compliments to You, & would write but He thinks He would not take up your precious Time. 9 — S. C J.

His Excellency Doctor Franklin.