Philada Augt 27, 1775
Sir,
I received yours of the 15th Instant, acquainting me with the Loss of the Mail; and proposing a new Route for the Post, to prevent Such Accidents hereafter. In that you will take the Advice & Direction of the principal People in your Government. The Comptroller will Soon be along your Road, for the purpose of establishing all the Stages & Offices as he shall be advis'd & find best. I would request your Care of the enclos'd; and am Sir [&c.]
B. Franklin
1. "Nicholas Cooke Correspondence," AAS Proceedings, XXXVI, 271.
