Benjamin Franklin was an American polymath: a writer, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, printer, publisher and political philosopher. Among the most influential intellectuals of his time, Franklin was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States; a drafter and signer of the Declaration of Independence; and the first postmaster general.
July 11, 1761 Abstract: Ann Overall, wife of James Overall of Wellingborough [England], clockmaker, is niece and heir-at-law of Thomas Hine [here spelled “Hind”] late of Philadelphia, shoemaker, deceased, she…
Fairhill, Septr. 30th 1761 Dear Friend B Franklin A few Days before the last Assembly rose 9 I received your Letter of the 10th of July by the Packet, It…
Octr. 1. 1761 I. N. 1 We have now to Acquaint You that by a Resolve of the House of Assembly of this Province the last week We were Ordered…
Fairhill, Octobr 19th. 1761 Dear Friend BF I find my Last of the 30th of September 4 mist the Packet by which it was intended so that having since that…
Philadelphia, October 20th 1761. At Thirty Days Sight of this our Fourth per Exchange (our First, Second and Third, of the same Tenor and Date, unpaid) pay unto John Reynell…
Philada. Nov. 4. 1761. Sir, I received yours, (Via New-York) relating to the order of Forty Pounds Sterling, in Favour of Mr. Palomba, 2 which is paid, at the Rate…
Decr. 31. 1761. Miss Ralphs best respects wait upon Dr. Franklin, she with Pleasure, informs him that her Pappa, as the Doctor Said, yesterday, was out of Danger; but, he…
Mincing Lane 8 Jany 1762. Dear sir, Mr. Barclay is not come to Town yet, and it is uncertain whether we may be able to confer with him, and give…
Mincing Lane, 9th Janry. 1762 Dear Sir, I have seen Mr. Barclay this Morning who concurs with our House in the Resolution we had taken to pay such of the…
London 13th. Janry. 1762 Dear Sir Mr. Barclay 4 having been with us to day in consequence of his waiting on the Proprietor of Pensylvania for the Exemplification of the…
Lombardstreet 14th Jany 1762 Benj. Franklin Esqr. This is to acquaint you that in consequence of your directions Mr. Shervell has Sold £5000 of the 3 Per Cents. at 65¾…
Mincing Lane 15th Janry. 1762 Dear Sir, We have this Morning receiv’d your two Letters, that of the 8th. Instant, which you had intended to favour us with sooner, and…
A Paris ce février 1762. Monsieur, Je ne puis vous exprimer tout le plaisir que m’a causé La lettre que vous m’avez fait L’honneur de m’ecrire de Londres le 9.…
Wanstead March 10. 1762 Dear Sir I did not think you had been so keen a Satyrist. 5 I have not finish’d my Course of Philosophy , nor do I…
March 23: 1762 P. Collinsons Love and Respects to His Friend Franklin. Has sent some books and Catalogues for Library Company 7 and a piece for J. Bartram 8 to…
[March 28. 1762] A remarkable Piece of Antiquity has been discover’d in this County lately: As I imagine it is somewhat curious, I have taken the Liberty of sending you…
Philada. April 5. 1762. Sir, Yours of December 10. 4 by the Packet, I received, with your Opinion relating to my remitting you; and have, accordingly sent you the first…
1762 July 28th Dr. Franklin Dr. to James Short London 2d Aug. 1762 Received of Dr. Franklin the above Sum in full of all Demands Jas Short
Wanstead Augt. 5. 1762 Dear Sir I was so unfortunate to lose the pleasure of seeing you yesterday in Cravenstreet, but I don’t know whether I ought to say it…
[1763?] 7 Dear Brother These Comes to Inform you that I got Home well In three Days after my Departure From you; I Have not met aney Good Opertunity to…
[1763?] 9 [ First part missing ] I hop you wont send for Morr but Come whar the light is, 1 doe my Dear Sir Bring your Beter half and…
London, March 2d. 1763. Sir, Our worthy Friend, Mr. Small, 7 is so kind as to undertake to convey to you and to Dr. Eliot, 8 the first Volume of…
Kensington March 11. 1763 Dear Sir It was with great pleasure I h[eard of] your safe and happy arrival at Philadelphia; and [hearti]ly congratulate you and the dear Partakers of…
General Post Office the 12th. of March 1763 Gentlemen His Majesty’s Post Master General 6 having been pleased, at the same time, They have thought fit to lay down the…