Benjamin Franklin to Francis Dashwood, Baron Le Despencer, September 3, 1775
Philada. Sept. 3. 1775. I hope my dear Friend continues well and happy, with good Mrs. Barry and the little ones. 3 I had a short Passage hither, arrived safe,…
Philada. Sept. 3. 1775. I hope my dear Friend continues well and happy, with good Mrs. Barry and the little ones. 3 I had a short Passage hither, arrived safe,…
[August (?), 1 1775] I thank you for Dr. Smith’s excellent Sermon. If it be not impertinent, give him my most respectful compliments and thanks. I think to get it…
Perth-Amboy, Augt. 29. 1775 Sir, The Committee of Safety acquainted you by a Letter dated the 26th Instant, that we had ordered a Ton of Gunpowder to be sent you…
Brunswick, Augt. 29. 1775 Dear Sir, Understanding since I came hither that 4 Waggon Loads of Gunpowder for New York, which had been landed at the Neversinks, pass’d thro’ here…
[August 27, 1775] I have an esteemed favor of Doctr. Franklyn’s dated 27. ulto. kindly acknowledg the receipt of mine you forwarded datd. 11th. ulto. condolg me on my misfortunes,…
Philada Augt. 27. 1775. Dear Sir, I am much oblig’d by your Favour of the 13th Inst. Mr. Goddard, Riding Surveyor to the Gen. Post Office is gone to the…
Philada. Augt. 27. 1775. Sir, I received yours of the 15th Instant, acquainting me with the Loss of the Mail; and proposing a new Route for the Post, to prevent…
London 12th Augst: 1775. Dear Sir. With pleasure your friends received the agreable inteligence of your safe arrival and health. Inclos’d I return a Letter for you directed to our…
Philada. Aug. 10. 1775 Sir, I did myself the Honour of Writing to you by the Return of your Express on the 8th Instant. Immediately after dispatching him, it occurr’d…