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Benjamin Franklin to Edward Mecom, December 30, 1756
Philada. Dec. 30. 1756. Dear Brother and Sister You will receive this by the Hand of your Son Benjamin, on whose safe Return from the West Indies I sincerely congratulate…
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Benjamin Franklin to Edward Mecom, November 30, 1752
Philadelphia, November 30, 1752 Dear Brother and Sister, I congratulate you on the news of Benny’s arrival, for whom I had been some time in pain. 8 That you may…
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Benjamin Franklin to Edward Mecom, September 14, 1752
Philada. Sept. 14. 1752, ns. 1 Dear Brother and Sister Benny sail’d from hence this Day two Weeks, and left our Capes the Sunday following. 2 They are seldom above…
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Benjamin Franklin to Edward Mecom, May 21, 1752
Philadelphia, May 21, 1752 Dear Brother and Sister, I received yours with the affecting news of our dear good mother’s death. 5 I thank you for your long continued care…
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Benjamin Franklin to Edward Mecom, January 1, 1744
Philadelphia, [1744–1745] 9 Dear Brother and Sister, If you still continue your inclination to send Benny, you may do it by the first vessel to New York. Write a line…