William Henly to Benjamin Franklin, October 28, 1772

Wednesday 2 OClock [October 28, 1772? 3 ]

Sir:

I have this morning received the [enclosed] Letter from a friend at Lewes, and though it may contain nothing that is new or very material, yet I take the liberty of sending it to you thinking it may employ a few leisure minutes if you have any such. 4 I this morning left at Mr. Nairnes a drawing for an instrument to shew your beautiful experiments with the point. 5 I think I have given it every convenience you can wish, and in as simple a manner as possible. In short I flatter my self that it will meet with your approbation, as I think I have much improved upon the sketch I produced last night at your house.

I hope Sir you will some day give me leave to take a copy of your experiments and observations, which are certainly exceedingly clear and satisfactory and such as I cannot but think will prove really beneficial to the public. 6 I have the Honour to be Dr. Franklins obliged and very Humble Servant

W Henly