William Henly to Benjamin Franklin, January 1, 1772
[1772? 7 ] Sir: I think myself exceedingly obliged to you for your intended favour of a Visit some Evening, but hope you will so far oblige me as to…
Paul William Henning was an American TV producer and screenwriter. Most famous for creating the television sitcom The Beverly Hillbillies, he was also crucial in developing the "rural" comedies Petticoat Junction (1963-1970) and Green Acres (1965-1971) for CBS.
[1772? 7 ] Sir: I think myself exceedingly obliged to you for your intended favour of a Visit some Evening, but hope you will so far oblige me as to…
Sunday Eve. [April?, 8 1772] Dear Sir: I have this day repeated in the most accurate manner I was able, my experiment with the Bladder gilded with leaf brass, and…
Wednesday 2 OClock [October 28, 1772? 3 ] Sir: I have this morning received the [enclosed] Letter from a friend at Lewes, and though it may contain nothing that is…
Thursday mor[ning, November 26? 7 , 1772] Worthy Sir: I have Received your very obliging favour, and take the first opportunity of returning you my most sincere thanks for the…
[December 30, 1772 3 ] Dear Sir: I send you herewith the paper of your experiments, and shall think myself under great obligation for the addition. 4 I am quite…
Sunday Evening Apl 18. 1773 Dear Sir I am much pleased that I went to the Society last [night?] I am now sensible what the crown is, which Mr. [Wilson?]…