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Benjamin Franklin to Richard Jackson, October 7, 1755
Philada. Oct. 7. 1755 Dear Sir I receiv’d your Favour of the 17th June per Mr. Winslow, 9 with a Paper inclos’d, that has given me very great Pleasure. I…
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Letters from Benjamin Franklin
B. 1706 · D. 1790
Benjamin Franklin was an American polymath: a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher. Among the most influential intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States; a drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence; and the first postmaster general.
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Benjamin Franklin to Richard Partridge, October 7, 1755
[October 7, 1755] The Account of Genl. Johnsons Progress must get to Hand before this; we now daily expect to hear of his Attack upon Crown Point, where it is…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Strahan, October 7, 1755
Philada. Oct. 7. 1755 Dear Sir Mr. Hall has wrote to you for a Fount of English, and a Fount with a Longprimer Face on a smaller Body for the…
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Benjamin Franklin to Elizabeth Hubbart, October 16, 1755
[October 16?, 1755] [ Missing ] Altar, to be an Anvill; the two Hearts, Yours and Katy’s. And when they are welded together and made one, let that same Cupid…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Hunter, October 16, 1755
[October 16, 1755] 9 Dear Sir, I could not avoid meeting the Assembly, who are now Sitting, but must rise in two or three Days, when I purposed to proceed…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Johnston, October 16, 1755
Philada. Oct. 16. 1755 Sir I have settled Col. Hunter’s Account and find a Ballance in my Hands of £835 0 s . 3½ d . Pensilvania Currency, which shall…
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Benjamin Franklin to Catharine Ray, October 16, 1755
Philadelphia Oct. 16. 1755 Dear Katy Your Favour of the 28th of June 8 came to hand but the 28th of September, just 3 Months after it was written. I…
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Benjamin Franklin to Jonathan Williams, October 16, 1755
Philada. Oct. 16. 1755 Dear Cousin I sent you last Week per Capt. Dole 92 Reams of Demi Printing Paper, best, in two Cases, and 98 Ream of brown; which…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Shirley, October 23, 1755
Philada. Oct. 23. 55 Sir I receiv’d your Favour of the 1st Instant, 7 with the Discharges for Ewins and Rieger. 8 I shall take Care to observe your Directions…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Shirley, October 23, 1755
Philada. Oct. 23. 1755. Sir I beg Leave to return your Excellency my sincerest and most hearty Thanks for your Letter of the 17th of September, 9 with the Orders…
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Benjamin Franklin to Peter Collinson, October 25, 1755
Philada. Oct. 25. 1755 Dear Sir The above is a Copy of my last. 9 I hope you have receiv’d a Bill for £75 Sterling. I sent you the 1st…
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Benjamin Franklin to Richard Partridge, October 25, 1755
Philada. Oct. 25. 1755 Sir The above is a Copy of mine per Capt. Joy. 6 Since which the new Assembly met, and chose you and Mr. Charles 7 their…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Strahan, October 25, 1755
Philada. Oct. 25. 1755. Dear Sir, The above is a Copy of my last. 4 Enclosed is the second Bill. I am, Dear Sir, Your most obedient Servant B Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin to James Read, November 2, 1755
Philada. [Sunday] Nov. 2. 1755. 5 aClock P.M. Dear Sir I receiv’d your Letter per Mr. Tea, and one just now per Express. 2 I am glad to hear the…
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Benjamin Franklin to Richard Peters, November 5, 1755
[November 5, 1755] Wednesday morng. Sir The Bearers 9 tell me that you have promis’d to furnish them with what Arms and Ammunition they have Occasion for, provided the Assembly…
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Benjamin Franklin to Richard Partridge, November 27, 1755
Philada. Nov. 27. 1755 Sir, By the Votes and Copies of Papers herewith sent to you and Mr. Charles, 1 you will see the Difficulties this Province has been under…
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Benjamin Franklin to Josiah, Sr Quincy, November 27, 1755
Philada. Nov. 27. 1755 Dear Sir I condole with you sincerely on your late heavy Losses, particularly that of your most valuable and dear Companion of Life. 5 I have…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Shipley, November 27, 1755
Philada. Nov. 27. 1755. I have just received your very obliging Favour of the 13th. September last; 9 and as this Ship sails immediately, 1 have little more time than…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Strahan, November 27, 1755
Philada. Nov. 27. 1755 Dear Sir, I have yours of Oct. 3. 4 Bolitho being just arriv’d, the Things not yet come on shore. By the Account sent, I find…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Parsons, December 5, 1755
Philada. Dec. 5. 1755 Dear Sir I receiv’d your Favour of Nov. 25. 9 and take this first Opportunity of acquainting you, that an Act is past granting £60,000 chiefly…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Parsons, December 12, 1755
Philada. Dec. 12. 1755. Dear Sir, Your Favours of Dec. 6. and 9. 2 I have received and laid before the Commissioners. 3 I expect that Mr. Hamilton or myself,…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Parsons, December 15, 1755
Philada. Dec. 15. 1755 Dear Friend We receiv’d yours of the 13th. 7 You will before this time have receiv’d the Arms and Ammunition, Blankets, &c. sent up for an…
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Benjamin Franklin to ——, December 25, 1755
[Easton, December 25, 1755] The Country all above this Town, for 50 Miles, is mostly evacuated and ruined, excepting only the Neighbourhood of the Dupuy’s, 9 five Families, which stand…
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Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, December 27, 1755
Easton, Saturday Night, Dec. 27 [1755] My dear Child I receiv’d yours of the 24th 3 with Pleasure [since it?] acquainted me of your and the Family’s Welfare. [I] am…