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William B. Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, May 1, 1767
[May? 1767] Mr. B. tells me that he has [sent] you an exact Account of his Misfor[tune.] 3 . The Bills are come back protested, a[nd] he says his Brother…
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Francis Hopkinson to Benjamin Franklin, May 31, 1767
Hartlebury Castle May 31st. 1767 My dear Sir I have once more the Pleasure of writing to you from this delightful Place; where I thank God, I enjoy perfect Health…
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Katherine French to Benjamin Franklin, May 30, 1767
Saturday 30th. May, [1767? 4 ] The opera interfering [ torn ] Mrs. French to put off her Music till Saturday 6th. June When she hopes to have [the] favor…
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Joseph Galloway to Benjamin Franklin, May 26, 1767
Philada. May 26. 1767. Dear Friend I wrote you a few Days since by the Post not expecting that the Packet wou’d be detained till now. 9 I inclose you…
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James Parker to Benjamin Franklin, May 23, 1767
New York May 23, 1767 Honoured Sir My last to you, was per Capt. Lawrence, 4 by whom I received the Stationary: A few Days after he was sail’d I…
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Benjamin Franklin to Joseph Galloway, May 23, 1767
London, May 23. 1767 Dear Sir, I wrote to you a few days since via New York, 2 and purpose writing again by a Ship that sails from hence in…
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Benjamin Franklin to Deborah Franklin, May 23, 1767
London, May 23. 1767 My dear Child I wrote to you a few days ago by Mr. Odell a young Clergyman, appointed to the Mission of Burlington, who goes by…
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Jane Hogarth to Benjamin Franklin, May 22, 1767
May 22d [1767 4 ] Mrs. Hogarth presents her Compliments to Dr. Franklin and should be much obliged to him if he would influence some of his Friend’s of the…
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James Douglas, 14th Earl of Morton to Benjamin Franklin, May 21, 1767
Brook Street Thursday 21st May 1767 Lord Morton’s Compliments to Dr. Franklin and desires the favor of his Company at dinner on Saturday next to meet Sir John Pringle, but…
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Benjamin Franklin to Joseph Galloway, May 20, 1767
London, May 20. 1767 Dear Sir, I had no Line from you per last Packet. I hope you are well. We have been extreamly busy here lately in the Affair…
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Israel Wilkes to Benjamin Franklin, April 26, 1767
Red Lyon Square 26th. April [1767 6 ] Mr. Wilkes presents his Compliments to Dr. Franklyn, and begs the favour of his Company to drink Tea, and spend the Evening,…
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William Heberden to Benjamin Franklin, April 22, 1767
[Before Wednesday, April 22, 1767 4 ] Dr. Heberden sends his compliments to Mr. Franklin, and desires the favor of his company at dinner on wednesday next (April 22d.) at…
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David, & Sons Barclay to Benjamin Franklin, April 21, 1767
Cheapside 21 April 1767 David Barclay & Sons present their Respects to Dr. Franklin and acquaint him that they received yesterday a letter from Charles Read relative to treating with…
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Deborah Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, April 20, 1767
April 2[0–25, 1767 1 ] My Dear Child I did reseve your Dear littel letter by the packit 2 it gave me much pleshuer to hear that your dear armes…
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Benjamin Franklin to David Hall, April 14, 1767
London, April 14, 1767. Dear Mr. Hall I received your Favour of Jany. 27. by way of Ireland. 4 I have not nor ever had the least Doubt of the…
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Benjamin Franklin to Joseph Galloway, April 14, 1767
London, April 14. 1767 Dear Sir I have before me your Favours of Jan. 11. and 14. Feb. 20. and 21. 8 I am glad the House thought fit to…
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Benjamin Franklin to George Croghan, April 14, 1767
London, April 14. 1767. Sir I received your Favour of Jany. 16. with the Copy of your Report to Sir William Johnson, and one Letter of later Date, all which…
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Robert Crafton to Benjamin Franklin, April 12, 1767
Broad Street Buildings, Apr. 12. [1767 2 ] Mr. Crafton’s Compliments to Dr. Franklin has made an Appointment with Mr. Paxton of Boston, 3 for Thursday or Friday next and…
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James Douglas, 14th Earl of Morton to Benjamin Franklin, April 11, 1767
Brookstreet Saturday 1 o’Clock [April 11, 1767] Lord Morton’s Compliments to Dr. Franklin; acquaints him that Lord Morton and the Workmen have been expecting him ever since 12 o’Clock, and…
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James Douglas, 14th Earl of Morton to Benjamin Franklin, April 11, 1767
Saturday 11th Ap 10 o’Clock. [1767 9 ] Lord Morton’s Compliments to Dr. Franklin; He has workmen now upon the roof of his house and shou’d be glad to take…