Virginia, Jan. 17, 1755 My dear Mr. F[ranklin], I hope that this will find you safely arrived at Philadelphia, from your northward expedition, and ready to come further southwards. 5…
London, Aug. 17, 1752 Dear Mr. F[ranklin], Inclosed you have a letter for Mr. R—. 6 I hope that promotion will do him no hurt. May God help him to…
Plymouth, Feb. 26, 1750 My dear Mr. F[ranklin], Ever since I received your last kind letter, I have been endeavouring to redeem some time to answer it, but till now…
Bermudas, May 27, 1748 My dear Mr. F[ranklin], Inclosed you have a letter which you may print in your weekly paper. 7 It brings good news from this little pleasant…
[Philadel]phia June 23. 1747 Dear Mr. Franklin I thank You heartily for Your kind preamble to the Subscription. 2 I only object against its being made publick so as to…
[April 16], 1746 Mr. Franklin, As it is a Minister’s Duty to provide Things honest in the Sight of all Men, I thought it my Duty, when lately at Georgia,…
Reedy-Island, Nov. 26, 1740 Dear Mr. F[ranklin], I thank you for your letter. 8 You may print my life, as you desire. 9 God willing, I shall correct my two…