Benjamin Franklin to Samuel Cooper Johonnot, January 7, 1783
Passy, Jany. 7. 1782 [ i.e. , 1783] My dear young Friend I received your kind good Wishes of a Number of happy Years for me. 4 I have already…
The Loyal Nine were nine American patriots from Boston, who met secretly to plan protests against the Stamp Act 1765 in the beginning of the American Revolution. Mostly middle class businessmen, the Loyal Nine enlisted Ebenezer Mackintosh to rally large crowds of commoners to their cause and provided the protesters with food, drink, and supplies.
Passy, Jany. 7. 1782 [ i.e. , 1783] My dear young Friend I received your kind good Wishes of a Number of happy Years for me. 4 I have already…
Benjamin Franklin advises Samuel Cooper Johonnot to follow the guidance of his friends, expressing regret that Johonnot missed the Boston vessel due to his own delay. Franklin emphasizes the unnecessary expense caused by this decision and encourages Johonnot to be more receptive to advice until he gains more experience.