Letters from Israel Pemberton

Israel Pemberton to John Fothergill, May 19, 1755

[Philadelphia, May 19, 1755] The Light in which Friends here are represented on your Side of the Water is cause of painful Consideration to many of us; Some of our…

Israel Pemberton to John Fothergill, April 4, 1757

[April 4, 1757] Dear Friend As I am sensible thou art well acquainted with Benja. Franklin’s Character a recommendation of him seems unnecessary, yet as I would not be deficient…

Israel Pemberton to Benjamin Franklin, October 17, 1770

[Oct. 17, 1770. Is going on a long journey and wants Franklin to pay the balance due from five years’ ground rent of property in Pewter Platter Alley. 1 The…

Israel Pemberton to Benjamin Franklin, December 13, 1775