Benjamin Franklin to Richard H. Jackson, September 20, 1764

Philada. Sept. 20. 1764

Dear Sir

I receiv’d your Favour of June 30. 3 but no Line by this Pacquet. Things are here as they have been for some time past: Except that the Proprietary Party begin to doubt the Success they promis’d themselves at the next Election. Mr. Allen has exerted himself in the House to persuade a Recall of the Petition, but as far as I can perceive, without the least Effect. 4 The Bugbears he would frighten us with, are rather laught at. No Concessions, however, on the Part of the Proprietaries have yet been propos’d to us. 5 This per Packet. I shall write you more fully by Budden, who sails on Sunday next. 6 With great Respect, I am, Dear Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant

B Franklin