1784] Essays Wr,
ments, of being able to supply the growing people of
America with the sugar that may be wanted there.
On the whole, I believe England will get as little by
the commercial war she has begun with us, as she did
by the military. Adieu, my dear friend. Iam yours
ever, B. FRANKLIN.
P. S.—This will be delivered to you by my grandson.
 Iam persuaded you will afford him your civilities
 and counsels. Please to accept a little present
of books, I send by him, curious for the beauty of
the impression.

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