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Edward Bridgen to Benjamin Franklin, April 29, 1778
April 29 1778 Sir I must beg the favour of your Excellency’s attention for a few moments, from affairs of greater consequence, for the ease of the mind of a…
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Letters from Edward Bridgen
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Edward Bridgen to Benjamin Franklin, September 17, 1779
Sepr 17 1779 Dear Sir I have sent to the care of our good Monsieur Genet 2 Samples of Metal intended for the Current Coin, 1 where they are doubtless…
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Edward Bridgen to Benjamin Franklin, June 10, 1782
Sir London June 10 1782 My Dear This letter will be delivered into your hands by Mr Foy 9 a particular & worthy Friend of Mine who is going to…
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Edward Bridgen to Benjamin Franklin, July 26, 1782
July 26th: 1782 Dear Sir Our Mutual friend the writer of the inclosed 7 wishes me to contrive that it may come safe to your hands. He wishes that he…
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Edward Bridgen to Benjamin Franklin, October 25, 1782
London Octr 25 1782 Two days ago I troubled your Excellency with my proposals abt. the Copper 7 thro: the hands of Mr Hamilton requesting that they might be forwarded…
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Edward Bridgen to John Adams, November 15, 1782
London Nov r 15 1782 The last post I had the honour to forward to your Excellency a letter from our very distressed Friend who desires I would inform you…
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Edward Bridgen to Benjamin Franklin, December 24, 1782
Decr: 24 1782 My Dear Sir As I don’t know Mr Ls: particular address I take the Liberty to inclose a Letter for him to your care and at the…
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Edward Bridgen to Benjamin Franklin, June 9, 1783
Edward Bridgen writes to Benjamin Franklin in 1783 to acknowledge receipt of Franklin's payment of arrears to the Society of Antiquaries, affirming Franklin's honor despite some doubts. Bridgen offers to send Franklin several prints and volumes of the Archiologia and mentions a payment received from Mr. Hodgson. He also sends kind regards to Mr. Laurens and expresses wishes for Franklin's health and comfort in old age.
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Edward Bridgen to Benjamin Franklin, September 4, 1784
Edward Bridgen introduces his friend Mr. Canning to Benjamin Franklin, seeking Franklin's goodwill and hospitality toward Canning. Bridgen emphasizes Canning's support for liberty and expresses personal gratitude for any kindness shown.