Letter and note from Benjamim Franklin to John Canton Letter ' Written at Craven Street, Aug. 26. 1769 When I was at Paris about 10 days since, I was told that a Comet was then visible with a Tail of considerable Length. If it has not been yet observed or heard of here, perhaps this little Notice may be agreeable to you. I return'd but last Night, I hope you and yours are well, being very sincerely Your affectionate Friend and Servant, B Franklin I think it was said to be in some Part of the Bull, & in its Progress towards the Sun. M. Honnier discover'd & observ'd it. ' Note dated; ' Thursday morning. Dr Franklin's Compliments to Mr Canton, and begs a little of his Preparation for the Electic Cushion. If it would not be too much Trouble, Dr F. would be glad of his Company at Tea this Afternoon, when Mr Canton might show him the manner of applying it, & they could afterwards go together to the Club. ' 26 August 1769