Benjamin Franklin to John Fothergill, April 6, 1755
Philada. April 6. 1755 Dear Sir I am but just return’d from a long Journey, having been absent near [six months]. I find your Favour of Novr. [ I ,…
Philada. April 6. 1755 Dear Sir I am but just return’d from a long Journey, having been absent near [six months]. I find your Favour of Novr. [ I ,…
[Philadelphia, May 19, 1755] The Light in which Friends here are represented on your Side of the Water is cause of painful Consideration to many of us; Some of our…
[1757–1762] 9 For the more effectual cleaning and keeping clean the Streets of London and Westminster, it is proposed, That the several Watchmen be contracted with to have the Dust…
[April 4, 1757] Dear Friend As I am sensible thou art well acquainted with Benja. Franklin’s Character a recommendation of him seems unnecessary, yet as I would not be deficient…
Tuesday morning, [October, 1757?] 5 Dear Doctor I took the 30 grs. of Comp[oun]d Powder of Contrayerva 6 you prescribed, and had a good Night. I had no Headach in…
Philada. Dec. 8. 1762 Dear Doctor, I arrived here the first of last Month, and had the Happiness after so long an Absence of finding my little Family well. The…