William Strahan may refer to:William Strahan (publisher) (1715-1785), printer and publisher William Henry Strahan (1869-1915), Australian soldier and poet William Strahan (cricketer) (1807-1886), English cricketer
[September 2, 1748] Know all men by these presents that I William Strahan of London, Stationer have made ordained constituted and appointed and by these presents do make ordain constitute…
London August 26. 1752 Dear Sir I was favoured with yours of June 20, inclosing a Bill for £50 for the Library Company of Philadelphia, which is paid, and an…
London, December 13, 1757. Dear Madam, I will not write to you, for the future, as a stranger whom I never had the happiness of seeing, but as to one…
Decr. 31. 1759. Received the Contents of the above Bill in full of all Demands Will: Strahan
Saturday Evening Decr. 27. [1760?] 8 Mr. Strahan’s respectful Compliments to Dr. Franklin—called to know how he does, and to reproach him (gently) for not calling in New Street to…
Bath August 18. 1763. Dear Sir I had the favour of yours of June 28th 7 from New York last Friday. Next Morning I set out for Salisbury, where I…
Sunday noon [1765–1775] Mr. and Mrs. Strahan present their Compliments to Dr. Franklin and the Ladies, 8 and conceiving it may be more agreeable and convenient for them, will not…
New Street Saturday May 4. [1765 or 1771] 7 Mr. Strahan presents his affectionate Respects to Dr. Franklin, and begs leave, (as is now the Custom in Affairs of Importance,)…
Saturday, Feby. 21. [1767 5 ] Dear Sir The Company that were to have dined with me on Monday are so desirous that you should make one with them, that…
Monday 1/2 past 3. [October 1767–1774 5 ] Mr. Strahan presents his best Compliments to Dr. Franklin—hears by his Daughter that he is going into the Country tomorrow, 6 and…
Monday 11 o’Clock [November 27, 1769? 4 ] Mr. Strahan’s best Respects to Dr. Franklin and begs, if the Letter is now ready, that he will send it by the…
New Street Wednesday past 8 [November 29, 1769? 7 ] Mr. Strahan presents his kindest Respects to Dr. Franklin, expected to have had the Pleasure of his Company to day…
New Street August 21. 1772. Dear Sir As you will probably write to Philadelphia by some of the Vessels now about to sail thither, may I request the favour of…
New Street Thursday Afternoon [May, 1773? 7 ] Dear Sir Dont forget your Appointment tomorrow at 3, or soon after. I send you herewith the 10th. Vol. of the Statutes;…
London Sepr. 6. 1775. Dear Sir I have your Favour of July 7th. acknowleging the Receit of mine of April 8th. and May 5th. 6 and am very sorry you…
London March 13. 1778 Dear Sir I am very glad to be able to renew our long interrupted Correspondence, by sending you the inclosed Acts, which are just past here,…
London July 31. 1780. Dear Sir The young Gentleman who will have the Honour to put this into your Hands, Mr. Richard Henderson, is a Son of a worthy Scotsman…
London May 27. 1782. Dear Sir I was favoured with yours of the 4th. December, 9 and immediately delivered the Letter enclosed to Mrs. Strange, which she has no doubt…
William Strahan writes to Benjamin Franklin expressing admiration for Franklin’s enduring mental and physical vigor despite Strahan’s own declining health. He urges Franklin to visit London, suggesting the journey by water from Passy is feasible and promising important reasons for the invitation. Strahan regrets being unable to travel to Passy himself due to his frailty.