Anthony Benezet was a French-born American abolitionist and teacher who was active in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A prominent member of the abolitionist movement in North America, Benezet founded one of the world's first anti-slavery societies, the Society for the Relief of Free Negroes Unlawfully Held in Bondage. He also founded the first public school for girls in North America and the Negro School at Philadelphia, which operated into the nineteenth century. Benezet advocated for kind treatment of animals, racial equality and universal love.
Philadelphia, the 27th. 4th Month 1772 Dear Friend Benjamin Franklin Thy affectionate letter, by Capne. Falconer, gave me great pleasure. To hear of the welfare of a real friend and…
Anthony Benezet writes to Benjamin Franklin to convey a petition on behalf of Francis Geay, who faces challenges in claiming his inheritance due to his desertion from French military service despite years of service and injury. Benezet requests Franklin's assistance in resolving disputes among Geay's heirs and securing his rightful estate.