Samuel Wharton to Benjamin Franklin, August 23, 1779

Hotel de Rome August 23d. 1779

Dear Sir

I inclose three News papers just received by way of Amsterdam. The postage cost Fourteen Livres.— All Papers are intercepted, which come by Way of Ostend; And I could wish your Direction, as to my Friend’s continuing to Send Them, Via Amsterdam.

I am with the utmost Respect & Esteem Dear Sir Your Excellency’s most obt. & most humble Servant

S. Wharton

His Excellency Benjamin Franklin Esqr.