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.
Wednesday morning [before September 30?, 1772] Sir John Pringle presents his Compliments to Dr. Franklin, and desires the favour of the Doctor’s letting him know at what hour he can…
[1772? 7 ] Sir: I think myself exceedingly obliged to you for your intended favour of a Visit some Evening, but hope you will so far oblige me as to…
[1772 8 ] Mr: Maseres presents his compliments to Dr: Franklyn and sends him two more copies of the collection of Quebec instruments and the draught of a toleration-act; 9…
Burlington Janry 6, 1772 Honoured Father, The Session of the Assembly which ended the 21st. Ulto. and the Xmas Holidays since, have so engrossed my Time, that I have not…
Edinb 23d Janry 1772 Sir I was honoured with yours of the 11th in Course of Post But defered acknowledging the Receipt of it till the box of plants arrived—which…
Preceding From Shipley to Franklin [1772] Next From Franklin to Shipley [1–3 June 1773] All All correspondence between Shipley and Franklin
Philada. feby. 2d. 1772 Dear Sir I have the happiness to acquaint you that your Daughter was safely brought to Bed the 20th. Ulto. and presented me with a sweet…
Savannah 2d. Febry 1772 Dear Sir Not having had the pleasure for some time of a line from you, gives me great concern, 1 lest I by any Means have…
Philada: February 3, 1772 Dear Sir, Your last kind Letter to me, was dated June 11, 1770. in Answer to mine of the 17th. of March preceding. 8 What Money…
Thursday Eveng [February 20, 1772 5 ] Major Rogers presents his most respectful Compliments to Doctr. Franklin, informs him that his Petition for a Tour thro’ the North American Continent,…
Burlington Febr. 28th. 1772 Honoured Father, In your Letter of the 20th. of April last you sent me enclosed your London Account against the Estate of Mr. Parker, and requested…
[Before Oct. 9. 1772? 1 ] [ Beginning lost. ] Il est arrivé icy depuis environ un mois un Abbé qui a eté Professeur de Philosophie à Perpignan et que…
Philada. March 2d. 1772 Dear Sir I am favour’d with yours of Decr. 3d by the Packet which Informs me of your having just return’d from a long Journey for…
aux Galeries du Louvre ce 5 Mars. [1772] Je demande Monsieur à tous les Anglois que Je vois de vos nouvelles. Je vis dernierement M. Ingelhausen qui me fit grand…
Paris 10th. March 1772 Dear Sir, The enclosed Letter will fully disclose to you the Plan and the views of the Gentleman, who designs himself the honor of delivering you…
Preceding From Neate to Franklin [27 June 1765] Next From Neate to Franklin [24 December 1774] All All correspondence between Neate and Franklin
Sunday Eve. [April?, 8 1772] Dear Sir: I have this day repeated in the most accurate manner I was able, my experiment with the Bladder gilded with leaf brass, and…
Preceding From Michell to Franklin [6 September 1767] All All correspondence between Michell and Franklin
New York April 13th 1772 Dear Sir Having soon dispatched all I could do in Jamaica, and having no Opportunity of returning soon to Britain from thence, I was tempted…
Philadelphia, the 27th. 4th Month 1772 Dear Friend Benjamin Franklin Thy affectionate letter, by Capne. Falconer, gave me great pleasure. To hear of the welfare of a real friend and…
Philada. April 27th 1772 Sir, By order of the Directors of the Library Co. of Philada. we have the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt of your polite and friendly Letter…
Streatham Sunday 2 o Clock [May 24, 1772 6 ] Dear Sir I promis’d you to meet your agreable friend on Tuesday in Craven Street, and myself the pleasure of…
Preceding From Library Company of Philadelphia to Franklin [27 April 1772] Next From Franklin to Library Company of Philadelphia [22 August 1772] All All correspondence between Library Company of Philadelphia…
Boston May 29. 1772 Dear and honoured Sir I have but just Time to acknowledge the Receipt of yours per my Brother, whose Arival we had been long wishing for,…