I have attentively perused the paper you sent me, and am of opinion, that the measure it proposes, of an union with the colonies, is a wise one: but I doubt it will hardly be thought so here, till it is too late to attempt it.
Franklin expresses his opinion on the importance of union with the colonies, suggesting it is a wise measure that may not be recognized until it's too late.
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