William Temple Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, October 22, 1784

London Oct. 22. 1784.—

Dear and Hond. Sir,

I am still without a Line from you in ansr to several of my Letters:— I have I hope sufficiently cleared up my apparent Neglect:— You must I think have recd four of my Letters since yours by the Abbé Morellet:— 4 In my last I believe I mentioned that Mrs. Hewson had at length determined to accept yr. Invitation,— 5 She had really told me so, and I had begun to make some Arrangements for our Journey; Judge then of my Surprise, when I went to see her this Morning at Cheam—to learn that she had taken a contrary Resolution: However she did not speak quite positive, and I am to see her again on the Subject; Mr. Elphinston went with me—and prevented our discussing the Matter fully:— When Persons once change, there’s no Reason for their not continuing to do so:— Tho’ I should not suspect Mrs. Hewson of this—had not her late Conduct in some measure given me cause to apprehend it.— Let what will however turn up, unless I receive any thing to the contrary from you, I shall get away as soon after Thursday next, as possible: I wait ’till that Day—Mr. Vaughans having press’d me much to dine with him—& meet Dr. Price and other of your Friends.—

The Press, Moore has been making for you, is now compleat—and as soon as I have seen it, it will be forwarded according to your Directions.

I continue well—and am as ever, my dearest Sir, Your most dutiful & affece. Grandson

W. T. Franklin

PS. My last went by M. Charettier, with Books.— Remember me to all Friends—

B: Franklin Esqr.—