Edward Shippen to Benjamin Franklin, May 24, 1754

Lancaster 24th May 1754

Dear Sir

The inclosed 1 came to hand just now, which I send to you, to let you see the Spirit of some of our back Setlers. If the Managers of the Lottery for the Battery should think Proper to encourage those People, 2 they may be pleased to send fifty small Arms to Captain John Harris, 3 who ought to engage himself to see them forthcoming. I am out of all Temper with our Assembly; but have a great esteem for yourself and am Dear Sir Your most Humble servant

Edwd: Shippen

P:S: I am just setting off for Cumberland County and shall call on Captain Harris and let him know what I have done with his Letters.

To Benjamin Franklin Esqr.