William Franklin to Timothy Horsfield, June 21, 1756

Philada. June 21. 1756

Sir

Capt. Orndt 9 having informed the Commissioners, that there are a Number of the Province Arms at Bethlehem, under your Care, which he thinks are better than those belonging to his Company; 1 they have given him Leave to take his Choice of those Arms, and directed him to return as many of those he now has, in the Room of those he shall take. I am Sir your humble Servant

Wm: Franklin

To Timothy Horsefield, Esqr.