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Benjamin Franklin to William Petty, Earl of Shelburne, April 18, 1782
Passy Apl. 18. 1782. My Lord, I have received the Letter your Lordship did me the honour of writing to me the 6th. Instant. I congratulate you on your new…
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Letters to William Petty, Earl of Shelburne
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Benjamin Franklin to William Petty, Earl of Shelburne, May 10, 1782
Passy, May 10th. 1782. My Lord, I have received the honour of your Lordships Letter, dated the 28th past, by Mr Oswald, informing me that he is sent back to…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Petty, Earl of Shelburne, January 15, 1783
Passy, Jan. 15. 1783 Mariners are the hired Servants of Merchants, entrusted with their Property. The corrupting of Servants, & hiring them to betray the Trust reposed in them, &…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Petty, Earl of Shelburne, August 25, 1784
Passy, Aug. 25. 1784. My Lord, I have had the Pleasure of seeing Lord Fitzmaurice several Times. 5 I congratulate your Lp. sincerely on your having so promising a Son.…