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Thomas Cumming to Benjamin Franklin, December 30, 1767
Surry Street, Decr. 30th. [1767 7 ] Thos. Cumming presents his best Respects to his worthy Friend Doctor Franklin, and begs Leave to introduce to his Notice the Bearer, who…
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Benjamin Franklin to William B. Franklin, December 29, 1767
London, Dec. 29, 1767. Dear Son, 6 The resolutions of the Boston people concerning trade, make a great noise here. 7 Parliament has not yet taken notice of them, but…
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James Parker to Benjamin Franklin, December 24, 1767
NYork, Dec. 24. 1767 Honoured Sir As no Packet has arrived here these two Months, nor any other Vessels lately from England, we have not had the Pleasure to hear…
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Benjamin Franklin to Jane Mecom, December 24, 1767
London, Dec. 24. 1767 Dear Sister I have received yours of Oct. 23. 9 and condole with you most affectionately in the Affliction you must have suffered by the Loss…
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Benjamin Franklin to Isaac Hunt, December 24, 1767
London Decem 24. 1767 Mr. Hunt Dear Sir I received yours of Octo. 10 6 and perceive with concern that you are still persecuted as a heretic in politics. 7…
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Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, December 24, 1767
London, Dec. 24. 1767. My dear Child, I wrote you largely by this Packet, 1 but omitted mentioning two Things I want you to send me per first Ships, for…
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Thomas Wharton to Benjamin Franklin, November 17, 1767
Philada: Novem. 17th. 1767 Dear friend I wrote thee, on the 16 Ulto. 5 since which have none of thy favours, (this Letter I delivered to John Relfe). 6 Some…
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Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, November 17, 1767
London, Nov. 17. 1767 My dear Child, I have this minute receiv’d Letters by the Packet of October, from Billy and some other Friends, 1 but not a Line from…
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William, Jr Shippen to Benjamin Franklin, November 15, 1767
Philadelphia 15th. Novr. 1767 Dear Sir I now have the pleasure of enclosing a short account of the appearances on the dissection of that curious production, which I had the…
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Benjamin Franklin to William B. Franklin, November 13, 1767
[November 13, 1767] Since my return, the affair of the Ilinois settlement has been renewed. 7 The King in Council referred the proposal to the Board of Trade, who called…
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Thomas Collinson to Benjamin Franklin, November 12, 1767
London 12th Novr. 1767 Worthy Friend Enclos’d we return your Letter and are much obligd by your communicating the same—as also for transmitting the other Leters. 5 My Father desires…
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Charles Jackson to Benjamin Franklin, November 4, 1767
Genl. Post Office Novembr: 4. 1767. Mr. Jackson presents his Compliments to Mr. Franklin, with many Thanks for his obliging Note; and the Order for Ten Guineas, for which he…
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William B. Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, November 3, 1767
Burlington Novr. 3, 1767 [Honoured Fa]ther I must beg Leave to recommend the Bearer, Daniel Coxe, Esqr; of Trenton, 1 to your Civilities and good Offices; and desire you would…
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Benjamin Franklin to Margaret Stevenson, November 3, 1767
Tuesday, Nov. 3 at Noon [1767 8 ] Dear Madam I breakfasted abroad this Morning and Nanny tells me that Mr. West call’d while I was out, and left word…
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Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, November 2, 1767
London, Nov. 2. 1767 New England Coffeehouse My dear Child, Calling here this Evening I learn that a Ship is just going to New York, the Bag to be taken…
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William Strahan to Benjamin Franklin, October 1, 1767
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…
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Margaret Stevenson to Benjamin Franklin, October 1, 1767
[October 1767 9 ] Dear Sir I have sent your Letters and no answer. Jackson 1 Broght the watchcase, gist [just] as you was gouen out of the Street; no…
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George Croghan to Benjamin Franklin, October 2, 1767
Lancaster October 2d. 1767 Sir I was favoured with your Letter of the 18th April 3 and I return you my sincere thanks, for the Notice you are pleased to…
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William Trent to Benjamin Franklin, October 1, 1767
Philadelphia October 1st. 1767 Benjamin Franklin Esqr. Sir In March 1766, Colonel Croghan took the liberty of inclosing you a Letter from himself to Messrs. Mildred & Roberts of London…
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James Parker to Benjamin Franklin, October 1, 1767
Nyork. Octob 1. 1767 Honoured Sir No doubt you will wonder I have not sent you a Power according to my Promise: 2 The Reason is this: Mr. Colden tells…