Letters to Peter Franklin

Letter

Benjamin Franklin to Peter Franklin, January 1, 1757

From Benjamin Franklin

To Peter Franklin

January 1, 1757

[Before 1765] Dear Brother, ***I like your ballad, and think it well adapted for your purpose of discountenancing expensive foppery, and encouraging industry and frugality. If you can get it…

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Letter

Benjamin Franklin to Peter Franklin, May 21, 1757

From Benjamin Franklin

To Peter Franklin

May 21, 1757

Woodbridge, N Jersey May 21. 1757 Dear Brother, I have been now near 6 Weeks waiting for the Sailing of the Pacquet, and know not yet when she is like…

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Letter

Benjamin Franklin to Peter Franklin, June 4, 1757

From Benjamin Franklin

To Peter Franklin

June 4, 1757

[New York, Saturday, June 4, 1757] I enclose you an Order of Cousin James’s on Mr. Collins for 35 Dollars. 3 Please to receive them, and send them per first…

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