Samuel Parker to Benjamin Franklin, July 7, 1770

New York, July 7, 1770.

Honoured Sir,

I have just Time to let you know that my poor Father departed this Life on Monday the 2d. Instant; his Disorder was the nervous Fever, he died in Burlington. I suppose Mr. Foxcroft has the immediate Care of the Affairs he left concerning the Post Office. My Mother joins in best Respects, I am Your obedient humble Servant

Saml F. Parker