Benjamin Franklin to James Logan, November 7, 1748
[November 7, 1748] I send you herewith the late Voyage for the Discovery of the Northwest Passage, 8 which I hope may afford you some entertainment. If you have the…
[November 7, 1748] I send you herewith the late Voyage for the Discovery of the Northwest Passage, 8 which I hope may afford you some entertainment. If you have the…
Philadelphia, October 30, 1748 Sir, I received your favor of the 28th, 1 with the piece on the Generation of Plants, for which I thank you. Mr. Sandin, the Swedish…
Philadelphia, May 10, 1748 As to the Battery, 6 it goes on very well, a great Number of Hands being employ’d upon it, who work with the utmost Diligence. I…
Ap. 3. 48. Sir I have a Letter from Mr. Samuel Lawrence of New York, 3 (who undertook to ship the Guns for us) informing, that two small Vessels had…
Philadelphia, March 7, 1747/8 Abstract : Pass’s 9 opinion as to cost of casting cannon; favors purchasing from New England.
Philadelphia, 30 January, 1748 Sir, I send you herewith the book, and enclosed is the policy. 9 Here is no news but what is bad, namely, the taking of Mesnard,…
Philadelphia, 27 January, 1748 Sir, I have not yet found the book, 6 but suppose I shall to-morrow. The post goes out to-day, which allows me no time to look…
Monday Noon [December 7, 1747] 9 Sir, I am heartily glad you approve of our proceedings. We shall have arms for the poor in the spring, and a number of…
[1737?] Having read the Chapter on Moral Good or Virtue, 5 with all the Attention I am Capable of, amidst the many little Cares that Continually infest me, I shall,…