Theophylact Bache to Benjamin Franklin, December 10, 1772

New York 10th decemr. 1772.

Sir,

Your much esteemed favor of 19th Sepr. was handed me by Mr. Alexander Chysholm. I shall pay due attention to this stranger, and shall be happy in doing him service. 6

He has been to Phila: and is much disappointed in his expectations of setling there. He intends waiting here until Spring, before he determines what to do: We hope to get him well fixed at Woodbridge.

I am much obliged to you for your kind information of the state of my Mothers family at Preston. I have not heard from them in a long time. Mrs. Franklin, and the family were all well the last Accounts I had from my Brother, and hope it [will not now?] be long before I have the pleasure to see [you? Torn ]. With great respect and esteem [I am?] Sir Your most obedient humble Servant

Theophylact Bache