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James Logan to Benjamin Franklin, December 13, 1749
10br [December] 13 [1749] My Friend I wrote to him 1 that Lewis Evans has been here yesterday to advise of T. Godfrey’s Decease 2 which I supposed had prevented…
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Letters to Benjamin Franklin
B. 1706 · D. 1790
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.
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James Logan to Benjamin Franklin, December 17, 1749
10br [December] 17 [1749] My Friend I Send him his borrowed Praeceptor. I thought to have bought that and Turnbull for my Son who is at home with me and…
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James Logan to Benjamin Franklin, January 8, 1750
Jan. 8th [1750] My Friend B.F. If there be any convenient room left, Since my eldest Son 6 has rejected the Offer, I am willing my name Should be inserted…
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James Logan to Benjamin Franklin, January 12, 1750
11 [January] 12th [1750] My Esteemed Friend I wrote to him to come up hither next first day if the weather was good Seeing while the Assembly Sits I can…
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Peter Collinson to Benjamin Franklin, February 5, 1750
Londn. february 5: 1749/50 I have so many Obligations to my kind Friend, that I dedicated a time to Visit all the Booksellers in London to search for foreign Electrical…
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George Whitefield to Benjamin Franklin, February 26, 1750
Plymouth, Feb. 26, 1750 My dear Mr. F[ranklin], Ever since I received your last kind letter, I have been endeavouring to redeem some time to answer it, but till now…
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Peter Collinson to Benjamin Franklin, April 25, 1750
Lond. Aprill 25 1750 I wish I have before this advised my Worthy Friend that his pacquet per Cap. Clark came at last to my Hands, with the Electrical Papers,…
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Samuel Johnson to Benjamin Franklin, May 10, 1750
[May 10, 1750] 1 [ First part missing ] Seat of London. I drew it 2 up at first only for the use of my Son, and had no further…
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Peter Collinson to Benjamin Franklin, June 1, 1750
[June, 1750] 7 [ First part missing ] Pray give my respects to Lewis Evans. 8 I have not Time to write to Him but I putt his Mapps to…
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Peter Collinson to Benjamin Franklin, July 3, 1750
Lond. July 3d: 1750 My Worthy Friend B: Franklin I received thy Letter from the Trustees and Bill per £100 on Jno Gurnell & Company which is accepted. 1 I…
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Peter Collinson to Benjamin Franklin, July 11, 1750
Lond. July 11 1750 My Dear friend If I catch the Bagg before its taken away its more than I expect. Can only Acknowledge the favour of thine June 1st…
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Jonathan Belcher to Benjamin Franklin, July 26, 1750
[July 26, 1750] By His Excellency Jonathan Belcher Esqr: 7 Captain General and Governor in Chief in and over His Majestys Province of New Jersey and Territories thereon depending in…
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Peter Kalm to Benjamin Franklin, September 2, 1750
Albany the 2: of Septemb. 1750. Dear Sir. After a pritty long journey made in a short time, I am come back to this town: 9 you remember, Sir, that…
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Samuel Johnson to Benjamin Franklin, November 1, 1750
[November 1750] Sir: As I could not make a tour to Philadelphia this Fall I have lately taken a Car’g [carriage] ride to several parts of this Colony and being…
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Samuel Johnson to Benjamin Franklin, December 14, 1750
[December 14? 1750] 5 Perhaps as the [business?] of the 2d. Class is large some account of parts of Speech and Construction might be prescribed to the first Class. As…
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Peter Collinson to Benjamin Franklin, February 22, 1751
Londn Feby 22d. 1750/1 My Dear Friend On the other Side is the Account of the Books I now send. I next must thank thee for thine of the 27:…
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Peter Collinson to Benjamin Franklin, March 27, 1751
Londn March 27 [1751] I am now so prodigiously Engagd as well in my publick business as on Account of our very great National loss the Death of the Prince…
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Jonathan Belcher to Benjamin Franklin, October 7, 1751
Burlington (NJ) Octr. 7: 1751 Mr. Franklin Mr. Warrell 3 on his return from Philadelphia about 3 months ago acquainted me that in Answer to my request He had had…
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Abiah Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, October 14, 1751
Boston oct 14 [1751] Loving son an daughter I did not rite to you last post but it was becase I was taken with the Stomak ake so bad all…
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Cadwallader Colden to Benjamin Franklin, October 28, 1751
New York Octr 28th 1751 7 Sir I had the pleasure of receiving yours with the favour of a copy of your Electrical experiments. My being in this place prevents…
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Jonathan Belcher to Benjamin Franklin, November 4, 1751
Elizabeth Town (NJ) Novr 4: 1751 Sir I have received yours of the 31: of Octr. 2 by which I find my Self obliged for your kind Intention to have…
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John Franklin to Benjamin Franklin, November 4, 1751
Boston Nov 4th 1751 Dear Brother I have spoke with Turner about your seal. He thinks he cant git the Designe Compleated before the post going but will have it…
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Jonathan Belcher to Benjamin Franklin, November 18, 1751
Elizabeth Town (NJ) Novr 18: 1751 Sir I duly received your favour of the 14: Instant. 5 In mine of 4: Current 6 I inclosed you a packet to go…
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Jonathan Belcher to Benjamin Franklin, November 25, 1751
Eliz: Town (NJ) Novr. 25: 1751 Sir I am obliged to you for yours of the 21: present 3 and for your good Care of my Packets sent to London…