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Benjamin Franklin to Richard Peters, November 5, 1755
[November 5, 1755] Wednesday morng. Sir The Bearers 9 tell me that you have promis’d to furnish them with what Arms and Ammunition they have Occasion for, provided the Assembly…
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Benjamin Franklin to James Read, November 2, 1755
Philada. [Sunday] Nov. 2. 1755. 5 aClock P.M. Dear Sir I receiv’d your Letter per Mr. Tea, and one just now per Express. 2 I am glad to hear the…
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John Harris to Benjamin Franklin, October 31, 1755
Paxton Octor. 31st. 1755 Sir I inclose you the Deposition of a Person the Contents you please to observe. 6 I have not yet moved my Family, not caring to…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Strahan, October 25, 1755
Philada. Oct. 25. 1755. Dear Sir, The above is a Copy of my last. 4 Enclosed is the second Bill. I am, Dear Sir, Your most obedient Servant B Franklin
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Benjamin Franklin to Richard Partridge, October 25, 1755
Philada. Oct. 25. 1755 Sir The above is a Copy of mine per Capt. Joy. 6 Since which the new Assembly met, and chose you and Mr. Charles 7 their…
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Benjamin Franklin to Peter Collinson, October 25, 1755
Philada. Oct. 25. 1755 Dear Sir The above is a Copy of my last. 9 I hope you have receiv’d a Bill for £75 Sterling. I sent you the 1st…
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Benjamin Franklin to William Shirley, October 23, 1755
Philada. Oct. 23. 1755. Sir I beg Leave to return your Excellency my sincerest and most hearty Thanks for your Letter of the 17th of September, 9 with the Orders…
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Benjamin Franklin to John Shirley, October 23, 1755
Philada. Oct. 23. 55 Sir I receiv’d your Favour of the 1st Instant, 7 with the Discharges for Ewins and Rieger. 8 I shall take Care to observe your Directions…
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Benjamin Franklin to Jonathan Williams, October 16, 1755
Philada. Oct. 16. 1755 Dear Cousin I sent you last Week per Capt. Dole 92 Reams of Demi Printing Paper, best, in two Cases, and 98 Ream of brown; which…
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Benjamin Franklin to Catharine Ray, October 16, 1755
Philadelphia Oct. 16. 1755 Dear Katy Your Favour of the 28th of June 8 came to hand but the 28th of September, just 3 Months after it was written. I…