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John Whitehurst to Benjamin Franklin, March 28, 1762
[March 28. 1762] A remarkable Piece of Antiquity has been discover’d in this County lately: As I imagine it is somewhat curious, I have taken the Liberty of sending you…
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Letters from John Whitehurst
B. 1713 · D. 1788
John Whitehurst FRS, born in Cheshire, England, was a clockmaker and scientist, and made significant early contributions to geology. He was an influential member of the Lunar Society.
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John Whitehurst to Benjamin Franklin, March 18, 1763
Derby 18th Mar: 1763 Dear Sir It was a matter of great Joy to me, to see an Account in the public papers of your safe Arrival in North America;…
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John Whitehurst to Benjamin Franklin, April 23, 1765
Derby 23 April 1765 Sir It gave me great pleasure to hear of Your safe Arrival in England. As I flatter’d my self with hopes of the very great pleasure…
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John Whitehurst to Benjamin Franklin, October 20, 1765
Derby 20 Oct 1765 Dear Sir I forwarded yesterday by the derby Stage, to the Swan with two necks, Lad-lane, 4 a Hare, from Mr. Tunnicliff, 5 which he desires…
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John Whitehurst to Benjamin Franklin, January 18, 1770
Derby 18 Jan, 1770 Dear Sir The natural tendency of philosophical minds to promote useful knowledge, seems to render an apology to you quite needless for the favour I’m going…