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William B. Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, July 3, 1774
[New York, July 3, 1774 7 ] [ First part missing 8 ] there is no foreseeing the Consequences which may result from such a Congress as is now intended…
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Letters from William B. Franklin
B. 1823 · D. 1903
William Buel Franklin was a career United States Army officer and a Union Army general in the American Civil War. He rose to the rank of a corps commander in the Army of the Potomac, fighting in several notable battles in the eastern theater of the American Civil War. He also distinguished himself as a civil engineer before and after the war.
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William B. Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, December 24, 1774
Philada. Decr. 24th. 1774 Honoured Father, I came here on Thursday last to attend the Funeral of my poor old Mother who died the Monday Noon preceeding. Mr. Bache sent…
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William B. Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, September 6, 1775
Perth-Amboy Septr. 6, 1775 Wedy. Morng. Honoured Father, I hope this will find you safe at Home, and that you met with no Accident on your Journey. Yesterday Evening Thomas…
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William B. Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, July 22, 1784
William B. Franklin writes to his father, Benjamin Franklin, expressing a desire to restore their strained relationship following the American Revolution. He explains his hesitation to correspond earlier due to their opposing political stances and concerns about potential repercussions. William also mentions waiting for a chance to meet in person, referencing rumors of Benjamin's possible visit to England.
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William B. Franklin to C. McKeever, July 28, 1861
HEADQUARTERS FIRST BRIGADE, THIRD DIVISION, Department Northeastern Virginia, July 28, 1861. CAPTAIN: I have the honor to make the following report on the operations of the brigade under my command…
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William B. Franklin to Seth Williams, August 24, 1861
Alexandria, Va. Alexandria, Va., August 24, 1861. Maj. S. WILLIAMS, Assistant Adjutant-General : MAJOR: I received information a few days ago which led me to believe that a correspondence between…
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William B. Franklin to George B. McClellan, December 6, 1861
HEADQUARTERS, Camp Williams, December 6, 1861. GENERAL: I transmit with this a report of Brigadier-General Newton on the attack made upon our pickets on Monday last. The statements in it…
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William B. Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, December 12, 1862
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF THE POTOMAO, December 12, 1862. December 12, 1862—10 p. m. Brigadier-General HARDIE, or Major-General FRANKLIN: General Franklin can have all the artillery he needs from that in…