LETTER BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN WRITTEN BY BENJAMIN

LETTER BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN WRITTEN BY BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Dated July 20, 1774
Addressed in what is believed to be Franklin's hand to "Mr. Dilwyn N 39 Gracechurch Street" and written in the third person: "Dr Franklin presents his Respects to Mr. Dilwyn, hopes he is well, and requests he would send the Bearer the Papers he was so kind as to offer Dr F. the Sight of.". Signed and dated "Craven Street [London] July 20 74". Inscribed in different hand verso "Dr Franklin in London 7 mo 20. 1774".
5.5" x 7.25". Framed 7.25" x 8".
Provenance:
Sotheby & Co., London, private sale, 1966.