I have the honor to be, with great regard, Sir, your most obedient humble servant,
GRANTHAM.
LORD SHELBURNE TO B. FRANKLIN.
Shelburne House, July 27th, 1782.
Sir,
I am much obliged by the honor of your letter of the 12th instant. You do me most acceptable justice, in supposing my happiness intimately connected with that of mankind, and I can with truth assure you it will give me great satisfaction, in every situation, to merit the continuance of your good opinion.
I have the honor to be, with very sincere regard and esteem, dear Sir, your most obedient and most humble servant,
SHELBURNE.