
Miscellaneous Benjamin Franklin Collections
Mss.B.F85.misc
Mss.B.F85.misc Benjamin Franklin Miscellaneous Collection | 1710-1793 | 531 items | ||
Miscellaneous manuscripts written by or to Benjamin Franklin, acquired individually or in small groups. The material spans the entirety of Franklin's public career. A few items are supplied in photocopy from originals held privately or at other institutions. The collection was rearranged chronologically in 2003, however the individual item numbers have been retained for reference purposes. General physical description: 531 items | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Poems to B[enjamin] F[ranklin] | 1710 July 7, 15 | Photocopy,1p. | B F85.421 | |
Provenance: From originals in Julia Rush Biddle Henry Coll., Rosenbach Found. General physical description: Photocopy,1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Elegy on my Sister Franklin | [ca. 1718-1722]. | Photostat, 4p. | B F85.174 | |
Provenance: From original in possession of the University of Pennsylvania. See University of Pennsylvania Library chronicle, v.2,no.3 and v.8,2-3. General physical description: Photostat, 4p. | ||||
Cash, Caleb.
Will | 1732/33 January 16 | DS, 1p. | B F85.299 | |
Witnessed: B. Franklin, Stephen Potts, Sarah Read. Certification, April 26, 1737, S: Pet[er] Evans. General physical description: DS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Proposals and queries for the Junto | [ca.1732]. | Photo., 5p. | B F85.367 | |
In hand of Charles Thomson Location of originals: From original in the Thomson memorandum book, 1754-1774. Gratz collection, H.S.P. General physical description: Photo., 5p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Lease to Sarah Read for house and lot on High Street, for 99 years | 1734 April 11 | Photostat of DS, 1p. | B F85.110 | |
Provenance: From original in Historical Society of Pennsylvania. General physical description: Photostat of DS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Lease to Sarah Read | 1734 April 11 | DS, 1p. | B F85.385 | |
Presented by Morris Duane; Dec.1969. General physical description: DS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Deborah Read Rogers, 1708-1774.
Power of attorney, in the name of her husband Benjamin Franklin, to James Wilson to collect mortgage money from estate of William Maugridge | 1738 Oct. 14 | D.S. 1p. | B F85. x28 | |
Att: Nicholas Waln [and] John Patton. General physical description: D.S. 1p. | ||||
Coates, William.
Indenture to William Maugridge for the lease of a plot of ground in Northern Liberties, adjacent to that of Benjamin Franklin | 1741 March 10 | DS, 1p. | B F85.298 | |
Certification, June 27, 1776;S: Jacob Duché. General physical description: DS, 1p. | ||||
Edgell, Simon.
Will | 1741 March 9 | D.S. 2p. | B F85.301 | |
Seal Witnessed: B. Franklin et al General physical description: D.S. 2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Koyle, Michael. Estate.
Account with John Read | 1741 April 20-1743 Sept. 26; 1749 October 23 | DS, 1p. | LH-SB OS case | |
Contains receipt, same date, written in B. Franklin's (executor of estate) hand S: John Read. General physical description: DS, 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number. B F85.290 | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
[Bond in re administration of estate of Simon Edgell] | 1743 April 2 | DS, 1p. | B F85.295 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Proposal for promoting useful knowledge among the British plantations in America | 1743 May 14 | DS, 2p. | B F85.297 | |
In hand of Alexander Garden (?) Copy sent to the Royal Society of arts, London, by Alexander Garden; cf. William Shipley to BF, Sept. 13, 1755 - Franklin Papers I,38; also General physical description: DS, 2p. | ||||
Smout, Edward.
Bond of Edward Smout, Rebecca Edgell and Benjamin Franklin in re estate of John Armstrong | 1744 April 24 | DS, 1p. | B F85.313 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Receipt to John Bringhurst for printing Mr. Estaugh's book, with statement of account of Elizabeth Estaugh and John Bringhurst | 1744 April 25 | Photocopy,2p. | B F85.378 | |
Presented by Willman Spawn; 1966. Provenance: (from originals in Estaugh Papers, Haverford College, quaker Collection.) General physical description: Photocopy,2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Cadwallader Colden | 1744 April 5 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.4 | |
Relative to founding of the APS. Location of originals: From original in possession of New-York Historical Society. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to W[illia]m Strahan | 1744 Sept. 18 | ALS, 1p. Slightly mutilated. | B F85.70 | |
Sends books he has printed. Orders type to complete a "little Printing House for our common Friend Mr. Hall." General physical description: ALS, 1p. Slightly mutilated. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Account with [Nathaniel] Clapp (sic) | [1744 November 3] | ADS Cy, 1p. | B F85.392 | |
Charges for printing and binding Mather's Soul-saying gospel truths. On same page as B[enjamin] Franklin to Clapp (sic); [Nov.3, 1744,] Provenance: (From Bruce Gimelson, Autograph Auction No. 8, October 5, 1972.) General physical description: ADS Cy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Post-master's bill; from the post-office at Philad. to the post-office at Boston; | 1745 June 13 | Pr. DS, 1p. | B F85.167 | |
Probably a Franklin imprint With this is an engraving of Dr. Franklin in fur cap. Removed from frame; Feb. 1963. General physical description: Pr. DS, 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Middleton, Mary.
Bond of Mary Middleton, Benjamin Franklin and Jacob Duché in re estate of James Middleton | 1745 June 3 | DS, 1p. | B F85.312 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to James Alexander | 1745 August 15 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.43 | |
Relative to some engraving work. Mentions [Lewis ?] Evans and [James ?] Parker. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Bond to Isaac Jones | 1745 December 19 | Photo., 1p. | B F85.361 | |
Presented by Robert B. Fisher; 1961. General physical description: Photo., 1p. Other Descriptive Information: (see film 1052.) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
[Bond in re administration of estate of Joseph Breintnall] | 1746 April 12 | DS, 1p. | B F85.296 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William Strahan] | 1746 May 22 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.188 | |
Orders maps for Assembly. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Brother [Franklin] | 1747 April 2 | LS Cy, 2p. | B F85.236 | |
On same sheet is portion of another, undated, letter from Franklin to his brother. Desires information on Admiral Warren's actions. Mentions Billy [William Franklin]. General physical description: LS Cy, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Strahan | 1747 June 1 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.284 | |
Mr. Hall will advise him of their business arrangement. Purchase of books. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to W[illia]m Strahan | 1747 November 28 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.69 | |
Mr. Hall will order books for the shop after that date. Maps for the gallery and assembly room in the State House. Presented by Dr. Thomas S. Gates, May 1947. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Meuris, Matthias. Estate of.
List of debts due sundry persons | ca.1747 | AMs, 1p. | ||
Debt to Benjamin Franklin - £42. General physical description: AMs, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Cadwalader Colden | 1748 Sept. 29 | Photostat, 3p. | B F85.85 | |
Provenance: From Original in the New-York Historical Society. General physical description: Photostat, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mr. Strahan | 1748 November 23 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.108 | |
Relative to Mr. Read's account. Mentions Dr. Mitchell and fireplaces. Location of originals: Presented by J. B. Nolan from original in Buffalo Historical Society, November 1948. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Library Company of Philadelphia.
Minutes | 1748 November 7; 1748 Dec.; 1748/9 January 9 | 3p. | B F85.261 | |
Dr. of A.D. in handwriting of Benjamin Franklin. On reverse of bill for books from Peter Collinson, June 16,1742-Oct. 15, 1745. General physical description: 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Ja[mes Logan ?] | 1749 July 4 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.126 | |
Sends Smith's Travels and Pope's Life of Ward. Mentions N. Holland. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [George Whitefield] | 1749 July 6 | A.L. 2p. | B F85.335 | |
Fragment. General physical description: A.L. 2p. | ||||
Koyle, Michael, Estate of.
Account with T. Leech and B. Franklin | 1749 Sept. 29-1751 April 24; 1751 August 6 | DS. 1p. | LH-SB-OS | |
In Franklin's hand. Principally funeral expenses and taxes. General physical description: DS. 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number. B F85.289 | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Abiah Folger Franklin] | 1749 Sept. 7 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.371 | |
In hand of Jane Mecom. Provenance: Presented by Morris Duane; Dec 1962. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Koyle, Michael.
Inventory of estate | 1749 October 6 | D, 1p. | B F85.294 | |
In B. Franklin's hand. General physical description: D, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to "Dear Elias" | 1750 June 1 | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.400 | |
Acknowledges receipt of the "copper and Worm" which is to be forwarded to an individual in Maryland. Mentions James Logan. Provenance: (From Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc., Public Auction, May 21, 1974.) General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Collinson, Peter, 1694-1768.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin]; Lond[on] | 1750 July 10 [or 11] | Photostat, 3p. | ||
The proprietor approves the Academy. All of his electrical papers are in press under the supervision of Dr. Fothergill. Mentions John Bartram. Provenance: From original on Library Co. General physical description: Photostat, 3p. | ||||
Library Company of Philadelphia.
Minutes | 1750 Sept. 10 | 1p. | B F85.121 | |
Oct. 8. A.D. in hand of B. Franklin. General physical description: 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William Strahan] | 1750 December 6 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.251 | |
Asks that he enter his son, William Franklin, as a student of law in one of the Inns; orders some books. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Lavers, Robert.
Receipt to B. Franklin for certain books and magazines for the library | 1750 Dec. 22 | DS, 1p. | ||
In B. Franklin's hand. General physical description: DS, 1p. | ||||
Hurford, Samuel.
Receipt to Benjamin Franklin for payment of tax for Michael Koyall's estate | 1751 June 6 | DS, 1p. | B F85.293 | |
In B. Franklin's hand. General physical description: DS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letters to [Cadwallader Colden] | 1751 October 31 | Lithograph (?) of ALS, 2p. | B F85.184 | |
The Philadelphians chess society.
Rules to be accepted by members.. | 1752 April 24 | Photostat, Forgery | LH-BS-OS | |
General physical description: Photostat, Forgery Other Descriptive Information: Original call number: B F85.281 | ||||
Philadelphia. Mayor, Magistrates and Wardens.
| 1752 July 7 | D.S, 9 leaves. | B F85.45 | |
Orders for regulating the conduct of the watch, made by the magistrates and wardens. General physical description: D.S, 9 leaves. | ||||
Green, Thomas.
Mortgage from Thomas and Martha Green to Isaac Norris, Thomas Leech and Edward Warner, for parcel of land in Northern Liberties, £179.17.10; | 1752 August 4 | D.S. 3p. | B F85.267 | |
Certification, August 21, 1752, S: B. Franklin, as justice. Provenance: Presented by Mr. Samuel H. Mcvitty, March 1955. General physical description: D.S. 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William Strahan] | 1752 Sept. 1 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.323 | |
Encloses second bill for £20 drawn on Alexander Grant for Mary Stevens. For record of first bill, see letter of Aug. 8, 1752 (Smyth, III,94). Fine impression of B.F.'s seal. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to P[eter] Collinson | 1752 October 1 | Enlargement pprint of copy of L. 2p., end. | B F85.196 | |
Copy made by Peter Collinson. Provenance: Presented by I.B. Cohen, March 1952, from original owned by Royal Society. General physical description: Enlargement pprint of copy of L. 2p., end. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to John Franklin | 1752 December 8 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.37 | |
Pertains to a catheter. Provenance: Photostat presented by the New York Academy of Medicine which owns the original. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. | ||||
Philadelphia (Pa.). Committee of Merchants.
Petition against patent exclusive rights of trade to Labrador | 1752 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.96 | |
Also contains report of the Lords of the committee of council for plantation affairs; December 21, 1752. Location of originals: Original in the Colonial office of the board of trade - commercial. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Recommendations for Justices of Berks | 1752 | 1 page(s) | ||
Fragment. Includes names and locations within Berks County. Found in a book--Heinrich Alsted, Encyclopaedia (1630), which belonged to Benjamin Franklin, and was presented to the APS by Talbot Hamilton in 1807. Pages were stuck between pages 1508 and 1509 in volume two in an article headed "Scholasticae." | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to "Dear Brother" [John Franklin ?] | 1753 January 2 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.216 | |
Questions him about their father's estate; and about various papers on electricity etc., he sent him. On reverse is copy of letter from Franklin to his brother, Sept. 27, 1750. Location of originals: From original in possession of Vassar B. Carlton, who presented photostat, May 1951. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Brother [John (?) Franklin] | 1753 January 2 | LS Cy, 1p. | B F85.237 | |
His brother's case of the stone. Questions concerning their father's estate. Inquires whether he has read his electrical papers and others sent him. General physical description: LS Cy, 1p. | ||||
Hill, Richard.
Deed, given by his attorney Samuel Preston Moore to Samuell Powell, for plot of ground about Third and Sassafras streets | 1753 March 25 | 2p. | B F85.277 | |
D. with certification S: B. Franklin, Justice. April 20,1753. General physical description: 2p. | ||||
Norris, Isaac, 1701-1766.
Deed to Moses Moore for land in Chester Co., Pa | 1753 May 18 | DS, 1p. | B F85.163 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Peter Collinson] | 1753 May 9 | LS Cy, 7p. | B F85.252 | |
Provenance: Presented by Arthur Bloch, Nov.1954. General physical description: LS Cy, 7p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to George Whitefield, Philadelphia | 1753 June 6 | Photostat, 3p. | B F85.9 | |
Franklin's notion of good works. The Franklin Papers contain an autograph draft of this letter, with slight differences in wording, addressed to Joseph Huey (v.45, no.7); see also Smyth, v.3,143) Provenance: The original of this photostat was offered for sale to the A.P.S. by Paul Elder and Co., San Francisco, Cal., March 1940. General physical description: Photostat, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Hugh Roberts. Philadelphia | 1753 July 16 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.365 | |
Forwards package for the Speaker. Concerning his travels and plans for return. Refers to the Junto. Provenance: Presented by R. Sturgis Ingersoll; July 12, 1951. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Library Company of Philadelphia.
Minute of the Directors | 1753 December 10 | A.D. in hand of B. Franklin 2p. | B F85.265 | |
Provenance: Presented By Mr. S.H. McVitty, March 1955. General physical description: A.D. in hand of B. Franklin 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Edw[ar]d Shippen | 1754 February 14 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.46 | |
Printing house in Lancaster. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William Watson] | 1754 April 19 | Photostat | B F85.147 | |
Electrical experiments. Provenance: From original consigned to A.Privat, Paris, 1949. General physical description: Photostat | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to President and Council of the Royal Society [ of London] | 1754 May 19 | Typed c. of L. 1p. | B F85.187 | |
Acknowledges the honor bestowed upon him by receipt of the Copley medal for 1753. Provenance: Presented by I. Bernard Cohen, Sept. 1951. General physical description: Typed c. of L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Peter Collinson] | 1754 May 28 | Copy of L. 3p. | B F85.131 | |
Proprietor's interest in the Academy. Sent paper containing his new experiments on lightning and electricity of the clouds. Capt. Swain has gone on second attempt for the N.W. passage. Acknowledges [Copley] medal and barometers through Mr. Smith. Mr. Short's improvements of his fire-hearths. Comments on relationship of the Crown and colonies with respect to the designs of the French. Albany conference. On same sheet with letter of July 29, 1754. General physical description: Copy of L. 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Peter Collinson] | 1754 July 29 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.131 | |
Comment on Albany conference from which has just returned, Finds is Beccaria's Dell'elettricismo artificiale naturale that the author has same opinion as he does that "Thunder-Storkes are sometimes upwards from the earth to the cloud." Contains note in Collinson's hand. Transcribed also is letter from Franklin to Collinson, May 28, 1754, in secretary's hand. General physical description: ALS, 2p. Other Descriptive Information: Printed: Cohen, I. B., Franklin and Newton. v.43. p. 500-501. (Extracts): Labaree, Papers, vol.V,394-396. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Strahan | 1755 March 23 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.288 | |
Letter serves to cover a Bill of exchange for 20£. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
| 1755 April ca. | AD, 2p. | B F85.42 | |
Memorandum relative to the reforms in connection with the delivery of mail. General physical description: AD, 2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Braddock, Edward, 1695-1755.
Commission to [John] Read, as waggon master; Fort Cumberland | 1755 May 21 | DS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Pass for John Bickner and John Myfield permitting them to go to the new road in Cumberland county for clearing same | 1755 May 30 | ADS, 1p. | B F85.264 | |
Presented by Mr. Samuel H. McVitty, March 1955. General physical description: ADS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Susanna Wright | [1755 June] Monday morning | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.79 | |
Presented by Julian P. Boyd, July 1947. Location of originals: From original in possession of Frank Jewett Mather. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Rich[ar]d Peters | [1755 Aug.] | ALS, 1p. | B F85.60 | |
Relative to the delivery of certain letters. "They hope the Colonel [Dunbar] does not mean to come to Philade. but only into this Province to be near the Magazine at Shippensburgh..." General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Read, John.
[Power of attorney to Benjamin Franklin; particularly with respect to wages due him as wagon master during the Braddock campaign] | 1755 Oct. 8 | Pr.DS, 1p. | ||
With this are: E. Braddock to [John] Read; May 21,1755 - appointment as waggonmaster. (B:F85.x7b) Certification by Thos. Scott that wages are due John Read, waggon master; Oct. 1, 1755. (B:F85.x7c) General physical description: Pr.DS, 1p. | ||||
Scott, Thomas.
Certification that wages are due to John Read for his services as wagon master during the Braddock campaign | 1755 Oct. 1 | ADS, 1p. | ||
Scott was wagon master general. General physical description: ADS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jona[tha]n Williams,Boston; Philad | 1755 October 16 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.329 | |
"Free B Franklin". Sends printing paper to be sold. General physical description: ALS, 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to James Read | 1755 Nov.2 | ALS, 5p. | B F85.372 | |
Presented by Morris Duane; Dec.1962. General physical description: ALS, 5p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Rich[ar]d Peters; | 1755 November 5 | B F85.397 | ||
Acknowledges Peters' intentions to provide the bearers of the letter "with what Arms and immunition they have occasion for, provided the Assembly will engage to pay for them." | ||||
Parker, George, 2nd earl of Macclesfield, 1697-1764.
Recommendation of Benjamin Franklin for election to membership in the Royal Society of London | 1756 Jan. 29 | Photograph of D.S: Macclesfield. . .P. Collinson and others. 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Jane Mecom] | 1756 February 12 | Repro. of ALS. 1p. | B F85.437 | |
Consolation on the death of their brother. Source of image (Batchelder Cat. #56, n.d.). 1. Mecom. Jane, 1712-1794. I. B. Franklin chron. General physical description: Repro. of ALS. 1p. | ||||
Sober, Sarah.
Will | 1756 February -- | D.S. 1p. | LH-SB-OS | |
Seal Witnessed: Deborah Franklin, John Morgan Certification, Phila., October 3, 1757, S:William Plumsted. Mentions Benjamin Franklin and Richard Peters. General physical description: D.S. 1p. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number: B F85.300 | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Miss Hubbard | [1756 February 22] | Copy of typed L. 1p. | B F85.354 | |
Taken from the Massachusetts Centinel, May 15, 1790. Presented by J.B.Nolan; May 1960. General physical description: Copy of typed L. 1p. Other Descriptive Information: (see Mass.Magazine; Feb.1789,p.100.) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Position of troops in Northampton Co | [1756 February] | Photostat of A.D. 1p. | B F85.218 | |
In Connection with this document see article by William A. Hunter, "Two 'new' Franklin manuscripts," Photostat presented by Mr.Hunter, 1953. Provenance: From original in the Pa. State Archives, Papers of the Provincial Council, Harrisburg. General physical description: Photostat of A.D. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Elizabeth Hubbard (sic) , dated Philadelphia | 1756 March 5 | ALS, 1p. 0. | B F85.5 | |
shall send a commission to cousin Tuthill [Hubbart]; could be glad to have the state of the office accounts and the balance... Elizabeth Hubbart later became Elizabeth Partridge. Purchased at the Parke-Bernet sale, October 12-13, 1938, $55. General physical description: ALS, 1p. 0. Access digital object: | ||||
Clapham, William.
Letter to B. F[ranklin] | 1756 Sept. 8 | Photostat of extract of L. 1p. | ||
Presented by W.A. Hunter, June 1954. Provenance: From original in Papers of the Provincial council, Division of Public Records, Harrisburg, Pa. General physical description: Photostat of extract of L. 1p. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Provincial Council.
Minutes of Conference with Indians, held at Easton, Pa | 1756 November 15 | Photostat of extract, in handwriting of Benjamin Franklin. 3p. | B F85.234 | |
Presented by Dr. William A. Hunter, May 1954. Provenance: Original in Pa. hist. and mus. com., Dept. of Public Records, Papers of the Provincial council. Text incorporated in Provincial Record, P, 89-90. General physical description: Photostat of extract, in handwriting of Benjamin Franklin. 3p. | ||||
Wister, Johannes, 1708-1789.
Receipt to Benjamin Franklin | 1756 November 30 | 1 page(s) | ||
Philadelphia. 13 January 1756, Franklin bought from Wister Madeira wine and sold to Wister 3 pipes. 30 November 1756, Franklin paid the balance due. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Betsy Hubbard | 1757 January 13 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.162 | |
Advice for story-tellers; old age. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Earl of Loudoun; Woodbridge | 1757 May 21 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.186 | |
Delay in sailing of packet. Suggests that someone be appointed to enquire into the claims of the masters whose servants have been taken into service from Pa. From Loucoun papers, Huntington library. Press ented by E.M.Riley, August 1951. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. | ||||
B. Franklin and D. Hall (Firm).
Receipt to Nathaniel Moore | 1757 May 23 | Ms. D. (signature in handwriting of David Hall) 1p. | B F85.260 | |
Subscription to the Gazette. General physical description: Ms. D. (signature in handwriting of David Hall) 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jane Mecom | 1757 May 30 (?) | Photostat of extract of L. Portion of p. | B F85.65. | |
From extract in New England Historic Genealogical Society. On same sheet with extract of letter of July 1, 1789. General physical description: Photostat of extract of L. Portion of p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Invoice to the Library Company of Philadelphia; | 1757 Sept. 22-1762 July 28 | Copy of A.D.S. 1p. 9x6. | B F85.399 | |
Provenance: (From Charles Hamilton, Auction no. 77, May 2, 1974.) General physical description: Copy of A.D.S. 1p. 9x6. | ||||
Hubbart, James.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin ?] | 1757 Oct. 16 | L. 1p. | ||
Safe arrived in Halifax. News of French and English action in and near the city. Death of Capt. Lewis. General physical description: L. 1p. | ||||
Bartram, John, 1699-1777.
Letter to B[enjamin] Franklin | 1757 Nov. 12 | Typescript of L. 1p.Extract. | ||
Concerning the Aurora Borealis. Presented by Francis D. West, 1953. Provenance: (from original in Royal Society, London.) General physical description: Typescript of L. 1p.Extract. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [John] Pringle | 1757 December 21 | Photostat, 4p. | B F85.308 | |
Provenance: From original in Royal Society of London; read and presented to the APS by Lord Adrian, April 20, 1956. General physical description: Photostat, 4p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to David Hall | 1757 December 9 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.17 | |
Printing matters; European affairs. Purchased from W. B. Ingham, March 1941. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mr.[John] Waring | 1758 January 3 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.97 | |
Proposed school for negro children in Philadelphia sponsored by the Associates of Dr.Bray. Transcribes extract of letter from Mr.Sturgeon, August 22,1757. General physical description: ALS, 3p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Deborah Read Rogers, 1708-1774.
Letter to the Earl of Loudon | 1758 January 20 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85x | |
Loudon, Earl of.
Letter to Deborah Read Franklin | 1758 January 24 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85x | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to J[ohn] Waring | 1758 February 17 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.98 | |
Advice on establishing a school for negro children. Mr. [Henry] Wheatly's legacy for James and Mary Hunter (?). General physical description: ALS, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Commission to Woodward Abraham to the post of deputy post-master at Marblehead, Mass | 1758 April 10 | Printed D. filled in and S: B.Franklin, William Hunter [post-masters-general]. 1p. | B F85.153 | |
Seal. (Actually signed by James Parker for the post-masters general) General physical description: Printed D. filled in and S: B.Franklin, William Hunter [post-masters-general]. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Joseph] Galloway | 1758 June 10 | ALS, Photostat. 2p. F. | B F85.8 | |
Hears nothing of Mr. Hamilton's application for a charter for Phliadelphia from the Crown. Provenance: The original of this photostat is in the Mason Collection at Yale University Library; photostat was purchased from the Library, October 1939, $ .60. General physical description: ALS, Photostat. 2p. F. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [David] Hall, Philadelphia | 1758 June 10 | L.S. 1p. | B F85.345 | |
Trouble with Moore and Smith affair. His confidence in Hall. Business. Strahan will forward certain articles. Concerning a printer who may remove to America. Refers to "Billy". General physical description: L.S. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary [Stevenson], Tunbridge Wells | 1758 August 20 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-1 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
1758 | ALS, 14p. | B F85.102 | ||
Freeman Guide 969. General physical description: ALS, 14p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary] Stevenson | 1760 February 14 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-2 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Miss Stevenson | 1760 May 1 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.273 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Cullen | 1760 Sept. 17 | L.S. 1p. | B F85.271 | |
Introduces the bearer, Mr. [William] Shippen who goes to Edinburgh for study of physick and surgery. General physical description: L.S. 1p. | ||||
Wright, John.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1760 Nov. 22 | ALS, 1p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mr. [John] Winthrop | 1761 April 8 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.169 | |
Contains also drafts of letters from Winthrop to Franklin, Pringle, and Gov. Belcher. John Pringle's piece on fiery meteors Sands papers of Mr. Kennicott relating to the Hebrew Bible; inquires whether the college has any associated material. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to John Balfour | 1761 April 2 | ADrS, 1p. | B F85.15 | |
Eefers to payment of a bill received from David Hall. Written on back of letter from Balfour to Franklin, March 26, 1761. Provenance: Purchased from W. B. Ingham, March 1941 General physical description: ADrS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Josiah Quincy | 1761 April 8 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.19 | |
Purchased at the sale of the Larkin collection, Kende galleries, Gimbel brothers, N.Y., May 1, 1942. No.A10. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to E. Pennington (sic) | 1761 May 9 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.230 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary Stevenson] | 1761 July 7 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-3 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letters to Debby [Franklin] | 1761 August 7 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.201 | |
Plans to set out in few days for Harwich; possibility of going to Holland. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William] Cullen | 1761 October 21 | L.S. 2p. | B F85.275 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mary [Stevenson] | 1761 October 29 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.164 | |
Printed almost entirely: Smyth,4,117. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Lord Bessborough | Friday evening [ca. 1761] | ALS, 3p. | B F85.141 | |
According to recent commission, Mr. Hunter's decease has not caused a vacancy in the American postmastership - Franklin fills entire office. General physical description: ALS, 3p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary Stevenson] | 1762 May 10 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.7-4 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary Stevenson] | 1762 May 24 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.7-5 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to J[ohn] Winthrop | 1762 December 23 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.14 | |
Scientific and friendly news. Mentions his son. On same sheet are letters from Winthrop to B.Franklin; Jan 20,1763, and Winthrop to Short; June 6, 1764. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Order to Messrs. Hughes and Co., for a set of musical glasses, with directions for making | [ca. 1762?] | Photostat of A.D. 1p. Photostat of A.D. 2p. il. | B F85.331 | |
---- Directions for making a musical machine. Presented by Whitfield J. Bell, Jr., 1956. Location of originals: From originals in the Assay Office, Birmingham, England. "Not to be reproduced without permission." General physical description: Photostat of A.D. 1p. Photostat of A.D. 2p. il. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Strahan | 1763 March 28 | Enlargement print of ALS, 2p. | B F85.122 | |
Location of originals: From original in possession of the University of Pennsylvania. General physical description: Enlargement print of ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary [Stevenson], New York | 1763 June 27 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-6 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mr. [John] Waring | 1763 June 27 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.99 | |
School for Negro children in Philadelphia; similiar institutions in New York, Williamsburgh, New York, and proposed one in Newport, R.I. General physical description: ALS, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Catherine Greene] | 1763 July (sic) 23 | Photostat of newsclipping. | B F85.61 | |
From the Boston Post, ca. Jan.10, 1850. The text of this letter is the same as that from Franklin to caty of Jan.23, 1763 (of. B:F85.86 and Smyth, v.4,188) Contains also portions of letters from Franklin to caty or William Greene Feb.15. 1764 and Feb. 28, 1778. Letter printed also in Littell's living age,p.80,no.308,Apr.1850. General physical description: Photostat of newsclipping. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William Greene] | 1763 July 19 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.307 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jared Ingersoll, New Haven | 1763 July 25 | ALS, 1p., add., end. 9x7-1/4. | B F85.393 | |
Informs Ingersoll that "I shall ...call on my way home... about the Beginning of September." Mentions his daughter Sarah. General physical description: ALS, 1p., add., end. 9x7-1/4. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Catherine Greene] | 1763 Sept. 5 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.51 | |
With this came a water color of the Franklin residence at Ecton, and a copy of T.B. Welch's engraving of the "thumb portrait" of Franklin owned by the APS. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jonathan Williams [sr.] | 1763 November 28 | Photostat, 1p.F. | B F85.23 | |
domestic affairs. General physical description: Photostat, 1p.F. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mr. [John] Waring | 1763 December 17 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.100 | |
Reports on school for negro children in Philadelphia. Desires to be remembered to the Associates [of Dr. Bray]. General physical description: ALS, 2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Eldridge, Samuel.
Letter to Messrs Baynton, Wharton and Morgan, Philadelphia; Montreal | 1764 March 13 | Photostat of L.S.: Samuel Eldridge and Will[ia]m Long. 3p., end. by B. Franklin. | B F85.327 | |
Concerning business affairs in Canada. Provenance: (from original document in Penna. Hist.and Museum comm. Public records division, Baynton,Wharton and Morgan papers.) General physical description: Photostat of L.S.: Samuel Eldridge and Will[ia]m Long. 3p., end. by B. Franklin. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Mary Stevenson | 1764 March 14 | ALS, 2p., end. | B F85.161 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jonathan Williams, 1719-1796 | 1764 April 21 | 1 page(s) | ||
Philadelphia. The mistake mentioned previously was Franklin's, his mistook one figure for another. The order with Robinson has been settled. Asks Williams the sum his government paid for wheat last year. Franklin is grieved that the glasses have not yet come for the armonica. Provenance: M2015-24. Gift of Mai Duane Harper and James Harper, April 2016 Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Cadwalader Evans | 1764 May 18 | Facsimile of ALS, 1p. 6x3-3/4. | B F85.407 | |
Thanks for plan of a furnace which should be published. Introduces Benjamin Rush. From Sotheby Parke Bernet Inc. catalogue Sale no. 3813B November 25, 1975, item 359. General physical description: Facsimile of ALS, 1p. 6x3-3/4. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary Stevenson, Philadelphia | 1764 May 4 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-7 | |
Moore, Samuel Preston.
Certification of sale of stock by the Phiadelphia Linen Manufactory to Charles Thomson | 1764 Aug. 13 | D.S. 1p. 12x8. | ||
This company was formed by B.F. et al. General physical description: D.S. 1p. 12x8. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Peter Collinson] | 1764 Sept. 24 | Typed L. 1p. Extract. | B F85.357 | |
Provenance: Presented by Francis D. West, 1953, from original in Royal Society, London.) General physical description: Typed L. 1p. Extract. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Sally [Franklin]; Reedy Island | 1764 November 8 | LS Cy 3p. | B F85.319 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary Stevenson] | [1764 December] | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-8 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
[Plan for an American colonial paper currency.] | [ca. 1764.] | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.12 | |
Photostat of document sold at the Gribbel sale on October 31, 1940; of. Parke-Bernet catalogue no. 223, item 252. Cf. W.R. Riddell, Benjamin Franklin and colonial money in Pennsylvania Magazine of History and Biography, v. 54,1930,pp. 52-64. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Deborah Read Rogers, 1708-1774.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1765 Jan. 8 | ALS, 1p | ||
Franklin, Jan. 11, 1765 Answd. (BF's hand) Cold weather. Work on the house [in Franklin court]. News of family and friends. General physical description: ALS, 1p Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary Stevenson] | 1765 January 9 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.7-9 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Philadelphia contributionship for the insurance of houses from loss by fire | 1765 Mar. 25 | D.S. 1p. | ||
Received contents, March 29, 1765, by Franklin and Hall. General physical description: D.S. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Dr.[Cadwalader] Evans | 1765 July 13 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.48 | |
"The proceedings of those mad people on the frontier." General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [John] Morgan | 1765 July 8 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.58 | |
Establishment of medical school in Philadelphia. Paid Morton's admission fee to the [Royal] Society. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Keziah Folger Coffin | 1765 August 29 | Typed L. 1p. | B F85.353 | |
With copy of note by Thomas F. Wood describing the document and giving its history. Sends gift. Micr. of copy, inserted in letter from W.C.Folger to J.Sparks;July 30,1838 (see Sparks papers... ; reel 2, no.114.) General physical description: Typed L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to David Hall | 1765 Sept. 14 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.22 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to David Hall | 1765 November 9 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.16 | |
Purchased from W. B. Ingham, March 1941. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Deborah Read Rogers, 1708-1774.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin] | 1766 Jan. 12,13 | ALS, 3p. | ||
Franklin's lands in Chester Co. and Nova Scotia. Appreciation for things received from Franklin. News of family and friends. General physical description: ALS, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Joseph] Galloway | 1766 January 16 | Photocopy of ALS, (in BF's hand?) | B F85.433 | |
Discusses political relationship between Britain and the colonies; Stamp Act. Mentions Mr. Pitt, Messrs. Wharton, Mr. Hughes. General physical description: Photocopy of ALS, (in BF's hand?) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Joseph Fox | 1766 March 1 | Enlargement of ALS, 1p. | B F85.303 | |
Repeal of the Stamp Act. Provenance: From original in possession of Mr. Logan Fox, 1956. General physical description: Enlargement of ALS, 1p. | ||||
Free, John, 1711-1791.
Letter to [Benjamin] Franklin, New York | 1766 Mar. 4 | A.L. in 3rd. P. 2p. , end. 7-1/2x6. | ||
Forwards books for Dunscomb. but he may keep them if Dunscomb is dead. [Edwin Wolf 2nd identifies 4 of the 5 items as in B. Franklin's Library.] Presented by Morris Duane; Dec.1964. General physical description: A.L. in 3rd. P. 2p. , end. 7-1/2x6. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M[atthew] Boulton | 1766 March 19 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.181 | |
Experiments in connection with steam engine. Provenance: From original in Assay office, Birmingham, England. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to the Committee of Correspondence | 1766 June 10 | Photostat. 3p. | B F85.304 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Francois Ulrich Théodore] Aepinus | 1766 June 6 | Printed L. 1p. | B F85.390 | |
From article in: Akademiya Nauk SSSR, Amerikanskiy Ezhegodnik, article by Bolkhovitinov.Original of letter in Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Thanks for his book on electricity. Praises it. General physical description: Printed L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [François Ulric Theodore] Aepinus | 1766 June 6 | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.416 | |
Thanks for his work in electricity and magnetism. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Hughes, John. -1772.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1767 February 18. | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.401 | |
Needs help due to results of "the Stamp Act Affair," and relies entirely upon Franklin. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Benjamin Gale | 1767 February 22 | Photostat of printed L. | B F85.189 | |
Relates to a mistake in the Gentleman's magazine about Gale's success in inoculation. (APS has Gale's letter of November 15, 1766, to which this is a reply. Photostat of Connecticut Courant, June 26, 1769, presented by James Brewster, State Librarian, Connecticut State Library. General physical description: Photostat of printed L. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to A[nn Vaux] Penn, Dublin | 1767 February 28 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.395 | |
Concerns Thomas Penn's proposed purchase of house and 500 acres of the land which belonged to his father. Refers to Pennington (sic), Mrs. Stevenson and her daughter. General physical description: ALS, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter do "Dear sister" [Jane Mecom] | 1767 March 2 | ALS, 2p. slightly mutilated. | B F85.170 | |
His reaction to abuses he meets with "I number them among my Honours." Sends box of millinery bought for her by Mrs. Stevenson General physical description: ALS, 2p. slightly mutilated. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Mary Stevenson] | 1767 March 26 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-10 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary [Stevenson] | 1767 May 16 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-11 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary [Stevenson] | [1767?] May 16 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-12 | |
(Same idea as previous letter, but worded differently) General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Samuel Franklin | 1767 July 17 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.64 | |
Contains also copies of letters from Franklin to Sam. Franklin of June 8, 1770, July 12, 1771, July 7, 1773. Location of originals: From copy in New England Historic Genealogical Society. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Peter Collinson ?] | 1767 October 14 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.274 | |
Arrangements for a visit to Mill Hill to see him and Dr. Solander. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Jean Baptiste] LeRoy | 1768 March 14 | ALS, 2p. 12-1/4x8. | B F85.338 | |
Thanks for his civilities. Concerning APS astronomical observations to be made in Philadelphia and difficulties involved. Refers to Julien LeRoy and his time piece. General physical description: ALS, 2p. 12-1/4x8. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Deborah Franklin]; Pensilvania Coffee house | 1768 August 9 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.158 | |
Is extremely well. He must have patience about returning. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Letter from Deborah Franklin. Power of attorney to James Wilson. | 1768 October 14 | B F85.x28 | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary [Stevenson] | 1768 October 20 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-13 | |
Thomson, Charles, 1729-1824.
Letter to [Benjamin Franklin] | 1768 Nov. 6 | Photostat of A.L. 3p. | ||
Positive and negative. Concerning the American Society, and the election of Franklin as president. Location of originals: From original in L.C. General physical description: Photostat of A.L. 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Smith, Wright and Gray; [London] | 1769 February 13 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.40 | |
Asks that a letter of credit be procured for Benjamin Rush; instructions regarding his [Franklin's] finances. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Messrs. [Samual ?] Wharton and [William] Trent, dated | 1769 July 3 | ALS, 1p. 0. End: "Dr. Franklins card, July 3, 1769." | B F83.6 | |
on advice of Mr. Mildred and his solicitor, Mr. Lane, concluded to withdraw the petition presented to the king in council on behalf of Messrs. Warder, Mitchel, etc. Purchased from F.G. Sweet, Sept.15, 1939, $67.50. General physical description: ALS, 1p. 0. End: "Dr. Franklins card, July 3, 1769." | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Humphrey Marshall | 1769 July 9 | Photo. of ALS, 1p.(photo. contains also engraving) | B F85.148 | |
Presented by Mrs. William K. du Pont through P.S. du pont, November 1949. General physical description: Photo. of ALS, 1p.(photo. contains also engraving) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Thomas Gilpin, 1728-1778 | 1769 July 10 | A.L.S., 1p. 12" x 7 1/4" | B F85.246 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jonathan Williams [sr.], Boston | 1769 October 4 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.250 | |
His add to Mrs. Williams' kin, the widow Johnson and her family. Public affairs. General physical description: ALS, 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Adolf Berzel[ius]; Saturday evening | [ca.1769 November]. | Photocopy of AL in 3rd p. 1p. | B F85.430 | |
Franklin presents respects; will see Mr. Berzel. and friend tomorrow. Provenance: Original in Kungliga Universities biblictetek, Uppsala. General physical description: Photocopy of AL in 3rd p. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Jane Mecom] | 1770 December 30 | LS Cy, 4p. | B F85.314 | |
"True copy from the original by Rebecca Burroughs, November 21, 1833" General physical description: LS Cy, 4p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Humphry Marshall] | 1770 March 18 | T.C. of L. 2p. | B F85.127 | |
Presented by Ed. Bury Jan.1947. General physical description: T.C. of L. 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Capt. [Timothy] Folger | 1770 April 14 | ALS, 1p.and end. Enc. wanting. | B F85.326 | |
Encloses map of the island of St. John's and business of the island. General physical description: ALS, 1p.and end. Enc. wanting. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Deborah] Franklin | 1770 April 20 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.235 | |
Introduces Miss Farquarson and Miss Smith who go to Philadelphia to ply their trades of milliner and mantuamaker. Provenance: From original in possession of the Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute, Utica, N.Y. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Agreement to Form the Ohio Company | 1770 May 7 | Photo.of A.D.S. 1p. | B F85.415 | |
Provenance: (from catalogue of Robert F. Batchelder, Ambler, Pa.) General physical description: Photo.of A.D.S. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to David Hall, Philadelphia | 1770 June 11 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.370 | |
Wishes to be in Philadelphia before final settlement of partnership is done. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to S[amuel] Franklin | 1770 June 8 | Photostat of copy of L. Portion of p. | B F85.64 | |
From copy in New England Historic Genealogical Society. On same sheet with letter of July 17, 1767. General physical description: Photostat of copy of L. Portion of p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary [Hewson Stevenson] | 1770 July 18 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-14 | |
Mary Stevenson had married William Hewson General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Lord Le Despencer | 1770 July 26 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.207 | |
Entreats him to urge the plan of reconciliation between the two countries. Enclosed letter from Col. Bouquet shows Franklin's influence in America for his Majesty's service. Plea for continuance in his present office. Presented by Lessing J. Rosenweld, May 1953. General physical description: ALS, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to N.W. Jones | 1770 July 6 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.175 | |
Sends mace and gowns ordered [for Georgia Assembly ?]. APS has Jones's reply of Oct.9, 1770 acknowledging above. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to N. W. Jones | 1770 October 10 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.203 | |
Amount of bill for gowns and mace. Duty of American agents. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Dear Sister [Jane Mecom] | 1770 November 7,9 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.125 | |
Hopes to return early in summer. Death of Mr. Whitefield. Arrival of Kinsmen [Jonathan, jr., and Josiah Williams]. Advises her not to be concerned about any abuses he receives in the English press. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Deborah Franklin | ca. 1770 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.173 | |
Acknowledges her letter of October 14 [1770 - in APS]. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Deborah Read Rogers, 1708-1774.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1771 Mar. 30 | ALS, 1p. | ||
News of family and friends, especially of Benny Bache. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Humphry Marshall | 1771 April 22 | L. Facsimile. | B F85.44 | |
Facsimile made by Thomas Fisher, Philad., (n.d.). For other facsimiles of another edition. see: F.P.,v.69,no.1: and B: F85Le. copy 2. 14x8-1/2. General physical description: L. Facsimile. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Humphrey Marshall] | 1771 April 22 | TL Cy, 2p. | B F85.128 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to M. Le Roy | 1771 May 17 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.202 | |
Introduces Mr. Smith, a young American. Sir John Pringle and he frequently recollect their visits with M. Le Roy in Paris. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Miller, Johann Peter, 1710-1796.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin; Ephrata | 1771 June 12 | ALS, 3p. Bound volume. | B F85.x53 | |
This is followed by an introduction(pp.1-4); an elaboration of Conrad Beissel's Dissertations on Mans Fall (printed in Ephrata 1765) (pp.4-117);Supplement to the antecedent (pp.119-127); translation of Beissel's Ninety nine mystical sentences (pub. by B. Franklin, 1730) (pp.127-136); Appendix to the foregoing sentences, containing a collection of apopthegms taken from the Father's writings (pp.137-147). Inscription - inside front cover: These letters and manuscript belong to Doctor Benjamin Franklin of Pensylvania who gave them to me - probably in the hand of Jonathan Shipley, the Bishop of St. Asaph. General physical description: ALS, 3p. Bound volume. Other Descriptive Information: See Franklin's letter to Deborah Franklin, Jan 28, 1772 (APS collection, and Smyth 5, 372) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Samuel Franklin | 1771 July 12 | Photostat of copy of L. Portion of 2p. | B F85.64 | |
From copy in New England Historic Genealogical Society. On same sheet with letter of July 17, 1767. General physical description: Photostat of copy of L. Portion of 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Charles Willson] Peale | 1771 July 4 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.47 | |
Compliments him on the success of his business in his native country. "The arts have always travelled Westward, and there is no doubt of their flourishing hereafter on our side the Atlantic..." Reproduced: APS Library Bulletin for 1946, p.15. Printed: C. Sellers' "The Peale portraits of Benjamin Franklin in APS Library Bulletin for 1950-p.252. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Cushing, Thomas, 1725-1788.
Letter to Benjamin Franklyn (sic) | 1771 July 20 | ALS, 1p. | ||
At the desire of the House of Representatives sends copy of commissioners' taxes in various towns. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Strahan; Edinburg | 1771 November 17 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.101 | |
Kames, Agatha Drummond, 1711-1795.
Letter to [Benjamin] Frankland;Edinburgh | 1771 November 19 | Photocopy of A.L. 3p. | B F85.420 | |
To send portrait of Penn to Franklin. Mentions Marchant. Provenance: [From original in the His. soc. of PA.] General physical description: Photocopy of A.L. 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Mary] Hewson; Preston | 1771 November 25 | ALS, 2p. Contains a P.S. to Dorothea Blunt. | B F85.142 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Smith, Wright and Gray | 1771 December 10 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.280 | |
Order to pay Josiah Williams 10 guineas. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Order to Messrs. Smith, Wright and Gray, to pay Mr. Zumpe 18 guineas | 1771 December 16 | A.N.S. 1p. | B F85.321 | |
[Mr. Zumpe is probably Johann Zumpe, a celebrated maker of small pianos in London during this period] General physical description: A.N.S. 1p. | ||||
Library Company of Philadelphia.
Forms of notes, used in the publick Library at Philadelphia | 177[1] | 1p. | B F85.226 | |
Ms. D. in handwriting of Benjamin Franklin. Provenance: Found originally in Library Co. Charter, laws...Phila., 1770: 027:L62ch General physical description: 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jonathan Williams, jr., Boston | 1772 January 13 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.258 | |
Settlement of accounts with Mr. Warren. General physical description: ALS, 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jona[than] Williams [sr.] | 1772 January 13 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.20 | |
has just returned from a journey through Ireland and Scotland; personal financial matters. Purchased at Morley sale, May 29, 1942; cannot find in print. General physical description: ALS, 2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Revd. [Richard] Price | 1772 February 11 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.115 | |
A.P.S. has draft: F.P.45,54. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
U.S. Commissioners to France.
Resolutions.. | 1772 February 2, 5 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.193 | |
Concerning the attitude of the U.S. towards France or Spain, In case either of these nations should conclude a Treaty of Amity and Commerce with the U.S., and in consequence enter into a war with Great Britain. Also a resolve to defend the support the public cause at all hazards...risk their liberty or life (Hays Cal., v. 4,475). With this is what appears to be a preliminary draft of the Feb. 2nd document - Photostat, 1p. Location of originals: From original in University of Pennsylvania. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Dr. Thomas Bond | 1772 February 5 | ALS, 3p. | B F85.103 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [John] Morgan | 1772 February 5 | Enlargement print of ALS, 1p. , end. | B F85.123 | |
Is"pleased to see their college begin to make some figure as a school of physic." Provenance: From original in possession of the University of Pennsylvania. General physical description: Enlargement print of ALS, 1p. , end. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Humphrey Marshall | 1772 March 20 | T.C. of L. 1p. | B F85.129 | |
Presented by Ed. Bury, Jan. 1947. General physical description: T.C. of L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to My dear Child [Deborah Franklin] | 1772 June 2 | ANS, 1p. | B F85.176 | |
Is well; promises to write fully by Osborn. General physical description: ANS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to Mary [Hewson], Birmingham | 1772 July 8 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.7-15 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Erasmus Darwin | 1772 August 1 | Photocopy, 4p. end. 12-3/4x8. | B F85.418 | |
Discusses his alphabet. Difficulty of pronunciation. Talks of his bad health. Mr. Walsh's experiments on the torpedo fish. Letters being sent. General physical description: Photocopy, 4p. end. 12-3/4x8. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
[Document in re stroke of torpedo (fish) being electrical] London | 1772 August 12 | A.D.S. 2p. | B F85.178 | |
End: Franklin's instructions to try if the stroke of the Torpedo be electrical. General physical description: A.D.S. 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letterbook | 1772 August 22 | Drafts of 11 ALS,'s [3 leaves] | B F85.56 | |
Contains letters addressed to: Messrs.Towers and Leacock, the Library Co., Mr. Tyler, Sam. Rhoads, Dr. Evans,John Bartram,Dr. Smith, Messrs. Reynell, Rhoads and Pemberton, Anth Benezet,Dr. Rush, and Rev. Mr. Coombe. General physical description: Drafts of 11 ALS,'s [3 leaves] | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Dr.[William] Smith | 1772 August 22 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.68 | |
For draft of same letter see in his Letter book for same date. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William] Hunter | 1772 October 30 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.215 | |
Relative to disagreement between Dr. Hunter and Mr. Hewson. Provenance: (from original in the Royal College of Surgeons of England: presented by William R. LeFanu, librarian, November 1952) General physical description: Photostat, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to "My dear Child" [Deborah Franklin] | 1772 October 7 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.333 | |
Franked: B Free Franklin. Is well except for several recent touches of the gout. Sends remembrances from English friends to her and Sally. Sends love to"Benny boy." General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to the Royal Academy of Sciences, Paris | 1772 November 16 | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.398 | |
Acknowledges election to membership. Provenance: (From the Hotel Drouot Salle No. 8, le mercredi 20 fevrier 1974 a 14 heures 30 precises.) General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to unidentified recipient | 1772 November 26 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.325 | |
Recommends Sir John Pringle for the presidency of the Royal Society. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Musical expression; [passions and sentiments] capable of expression by musick; | ca. 1772 | A.D. 1p. | B F85.276 | |
Along side the terms in Franklin's hand are corresponding words in French and notation in handwriting of the Abbé Morellet. Reproduced in LB 1955,378. General physical description: A.D. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Edward] Bancroft, [London]; Craven St | 1773 May 21 | Photocopy, 1p.add.end. | B F85.427 | |
Congratulations on Bancroft's election to Royal Soc. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p.add.end. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to S[amuel] F[ranklin] | 1773 July 7 | Photostat of copy of L. Portion of p. | B F85.64 | |
From copy in New England Historic Genealogical Society. On same sheet with letter of July 17,1767. General physical description: Photostat of copy of L. Portion of p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to "My dear child" [Deborah Franklin] | 1773 July 7 | LS Cy, 1p. | B F85.233 | |
Presented by Mr. Dayton Kohler, March 1954. General physical description: LS Cy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Samuel Franklin | 1773 July 7 | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.408 | |
Friendly letter, holding promise of wellbeing, due to the "constant Growth of the Country." Provenance: From original in possession of Mrs. J. H. Bradshaw, Lahaska, Penna.; Jan. 1976. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Lord Le Despencer | 1773 November 24 | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.414 | |
Concerning an estate in Canada and cites Maseres' opinion of it. Location of originals: From copy in possession of Sir Francis Dashwood, bart. West Wycombe Park, Bucks. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Deborah Franklin] | 1774 February 20 | Typed extract of L. 1p. | B F85.374 | |
Note that he has written more fully by other ships. General physical description: Typed extract of L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Sir Francis Dashwood, baron Le Despencer] | 1774 April 14 | Photocopy, 1p. | B F85.412 | |
Concerning carving below sculptured work. Location of originals: From original in possession of Sir Francis Dashwood, bt., West Wycombe Park, High Wycombe, Bucks. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Deborah Franklin] | 1774 May 7 | Fragment of A.L. 1p. | B F85.278 | |
In Jared Sparks' hand. See letter in Franklin Papers, May 5, 1774 - Vol.46(2) 90. General physical description: Fragment of A.L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [David] Williams, Chelsea | 1774 May 9 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.336 | |
"Presented to Mr. Franklin W. Smith... [signed] Joseph Evans, 1878. Neither Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs. Hewson, nor he can visit as invited. Sends their regrets. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Samuel Rhoads, Philadelphia | 1774 June 30 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.366 | |
Forwards pamphlets for distribution among the committee. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Benjamin] Rush | 1774 July 25 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.104 | |
Howe, Richard Howe, Earl, 1726-1799.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1775 Feb. 20 | ALS, 2p. | ||
Lord Hyde is of the opinion that Franklin's principles and Parliament's concerning the American contest are so far apart that a meeting to discuss them would only give Dr. Franklin unnecessary trouble. For Dr. Franklin's reply, see his letter of same date. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Israel Pemberton | 1775 Nov. 30 | A.L. 3d person, 1p. | B F85.256 | |
Accompanied by note by E.D. Gillespie Concerning ground rent. General physical description: A.L. 3d person, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Lord Howe | 1775 February 20 | ADr, 1p. | B F85.241 | |
Having nothing further to offer on the American business will not visit Lord Hyde. General physical description: ADr, 1p. Other Descriptive Information: (see Lord Howe to BF of same date, to which this apparently is a reply) | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Humphry Marshall | 1775 March 13 | TL Cy 1p. | B F85.130 | |
Presented by Ed. Bury, Jan. 1947. General physical description: TL Cy 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Joseph Galloway | 1775 May 8 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.279 | |
Concerned at Galloway's resolution to quit public life. Proposed visit. Mentions William Franklin. Presented by Mrs. Arthur Loeb, Jan.1995. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1775 May 14 | Photostat, 3p. | ||
Franklin's safe arrival in America. Evacuation of Boston. Is with Mr. and Mrs. Greene. News of family and friends. Contains also a letter from Caty Greene to [Dr. Franklin]; [apparently same date] Provenance: From original in Yale university. General physical description: Photostat, 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William] Strahan | 1775 July 5 | Facsimile of ALS, 1p. | B F85.53 | |
Facsimiles of this letter are found also in: B. Franklin. Memoirs of the life and writings...ed. by W.T. Franklin. v.2, London,1818 - facing p.1. ---- Memoirs of the life and writings... v.1, Philadelphia, Duane, 1818 - between pp.356 and 357. ---- Correspondence inedite et secrète... v.2, Paris, 1817. Frontispiece. Reproduced: APS Library Bulletin for 1845 - fig.17 Facsimile also in: Gloason's pictorial drawing-room companion, see Collection of Broadsides no.134; Also printed in: Pamphlets on Franklinina no 62; Austen-Leigh, R.A. The story of a printing house, p.21; General physical description: Facsimile of ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William] Strahan | 1775 July 5 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.55 | |
Provenance: From original in Library of Congress;contains also photostat of facsimile of letter in same collection. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Massachusetts. General Court.
Letter to Nicholas Cook[e], Watertown | 1775 August 14 | LS, 2p. | B F85.11a | |
Pertaining to the interception of mail by a man of war at Conanicut ferry and requesting a change in the route. Provenance: Purchased at the sale of John Gribbel's library, October 31, 1940; of. Parke-Bernet catalogue, no.223, item 253. General physical description: LS, 2p. | ||||
Cooke, Nicholas, 1717-1782.
Letter to B. Franklin | 1775 August 15 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.11b | |
informs him of the interception of the post rider by a ship of war at the ferry to Newport; recommends a different route. Provenance: Purchased at the sale of John Gribbel's library, October 31, 1940; of. Parke-Bernet catalogue, no.223, item 253. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Recommendation to the Associators to make use of pikes | 1775 August 26 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.219 | |
In connection with this document see article by William A. Hunter, "Two 'new' Franklin manuscripts,". Photostat presented by Mr. Hunter, 1953. Provenance: From original in the Pa. State Archives, Papers of the Provincial Council, Harrisburg. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Nicholas] Cooke | 1775 August 27 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.11c | |
acknowledges letter of August 15 re the loss of the mail and suggests that he "take the advice... of the principal people in your government." General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jos. Greenleaf; Cambridge | 1775 October 26 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.262 | |
Postal affairs. Presented by Mr. Samuel H. McVitty, March 1955. Facsimile. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Committee of Safety.
Commission to George Taylor, to serve as Colonel, 1st battalion of Pennsylvania Associators, Northampton Co. | [1775] | Pr.DS | B F85.209 | |
For account of printing of this form cf. Col. Rec.. 10,295. General physical description: Pr.DS | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Charles Lee | 1776 February 11 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.213 | |
TL Cy Provenance: From original in possession of Justin G. Turner presented by Mr. Turner, Sept. 1953. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Jonathan Williams | 1776 March 29 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.35 | |
Personal letter. Paper contains interesting watermark. General physical description: ALS, 1p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [William] St[raha]n | 1776 March 29 | Copy of L. 2p. | B F85.71 | |
On his way to Canada. Breach between England and America grows wider. Barbarities on the part of the British. General physical description: Copy of L. 2p. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Committee of Safety.
Commission to Joseph Willson to serve as 1st Lieutenant of the armed boat, Congress: Philadelphia | 1776 March 6 | PrDS, 1p. | B F85.210 | |
Certification of induction on May 21, 1776 on reverse. General physical description: PrDS, 1p. | ||||
U.S. Congress.
Instructions to privateers and vessels of war | 1776 April 3 | D. 3p. | B F85.403 | |
Contains note by W.T.Franklin. In hand of Franklin's French secretary(?) General physical description: D. 3p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [John Philip] Schuyler; Montreal | 1776 May 1 | Photocopy, 1p., enc. wanting | B F85.396 | |
Express appreciation for Schuyler's "Kind Attention" in aiding their journey. Mention John Carrol (sic). Presented by Robert B. Gillespie; January 1973. General physical description: Photocopy, 1p., enc. wanting | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Bingham | 1776 June 3 | LS, 2p. | B F85.10 | |
orders of the Secret committee to procure arms for America. Purchased at the sale of John Gribbel's library, November 1, 1940; of Parke-Bernet catalogue, no.223, item 651. General physical description: LS, 2p. | ||||
United States. Continental Congress. Committee of Secret Correspondence.
Letter to Messrs. Richd. Harrison and Adrien Le Maitre | 1776 June 3 | DS, 1p. | B F85.287 | |
In hand of Robert Morris (?). On reverse is letter of same date to Le Maitre and Harrison, signed by B.Franklin, Benj. Harrison, Robt. Morris, John Dickinson, 1p. Instructions regarding cargo of Sloop Fanny. In connection with this document see another letter of same date from the Committee to William Bingham - B:F85 October General physical description: DS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to col. Bull | 1776 August 26 | ALS, lp. | BF85.309 | |
The convention has granted his leave. General physical description: ALS, lp. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Col. [John] Bull, Perth Amboy | [1776] August 27. | Photo., 1p. | BF85.309a | |
"B. Free Franklin" manuscript frank as continental Postmaster General. Presented by Richard C. Frajola,9/30/83. (See letter to W. Spawn, APS Archives.) For sale catalog (Frajola sale, 10 Sept. 1983) see card cat. for printed works. General physical description: Photo., 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to W[illiam Temple] Franklin; Brunswick | 1776 Sept. 10 | Photocopy D. 1p. | B F85.426 | |
Concerns a letter and meeting with Lord Howe. Adams and Rutledge are with Franklin. General physical description: Photocopy D. 1p. | ||||
Pennsylvania. Constitutional convention, 1776.
Commission to William Lowder to server as ensign of a Company of Foot in Col. Richard MCalister's batallion from York county, in the Flying Camp for the Middle States of America; | 1776 Sept. 14 | 1p. | B F85.171 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to unidentified recipient- | 1776 October 1 | LS. | B F85.106 | |
Authorization to make application for all arms, ammunition, clothing, etc., that may arrive in Martinique for the U.S. Mentions M. Hortalez [Beaumarchais] General physical description: LS. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Receipt for payment of mortgage from Mary Pitts (or Pills) | 1776 October 14 | D.S. 1p. | B F85.302 | |
Appears to have been cut from the records of William Parr, Recorder of Deeds General physical description: D.S. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to William Bingham | 1776 October 21 | LS, 1p. | B F85.138 | |
Instructions relative to material which is to be shipped by M. Hortalez. General physical description: LS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
[Extracts of correspondence relating to loans to the U.S., by the U.S. Commissioners - Franklin, Deane, and Lee] | 1777 January 14 - December 18 | Photostat of D. 4p. | B F85.83 | |
Provenance: From original in the Library of Congress. General physical description: Photostat of D. 4p. | ||||
Williams, J.
Letter to the Commissioners of the United States | 1777 June 30 | D.S. 4p. | ||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to unidentified recipient | 1777 July 9 | ALS, 2p. | B F85.151 | |
Notice from the Minister of Marine to give orders to armed vessels to depart the ports in 24 hours. Encloses instructions for Capt. Wilkes. General physical description: ALS, 2p. | ||||
Mecom, Jane, 1712-1794.
Letter to Benjamin Franklin | 1777 Aug. 18 | Photostat, 2p. | ||
Writes this for her son-in-law [Peter collas] recently exchanged for another prisoner of war. Death or Mrs. [William] Franklin. Provenance: Original in Historical Society of Pennsylvania. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. Other Descriptive Information: Photocopy is missing. 2020 March 5. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Richard Peters | 1777 Sept. 12 | Transcript of L. 1p. | B F85.221 | |
Transcript made by D.H. Wallace, March 1952. Provenance: From original in Vail mss., Geneva, Switzerland, Miscellaneous. General physical description: Transcript of L. 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
to [Benjamin] Vaughan | 1777 Sept. 18 | Photostat of A.L. 1p. | B F85.24a | |
Not printed in Smyth. Makes an appointment to meet Mr.Vaughan at "Les Bains de Poitevin" at six that evening. General physical description: Photostat of A.L. 1p. | ||||
United States. Continental Congress.
Letter of marque to Stephen Marchant | 1777 October 8 | Photostat, 2p. | LH-SB-OS | |
with certification of authenticity by Stephen Marchant. Copy. Provenance: (From original in public records office, London.) General physical description: Photostat, 2p. Other Descriptive Information: Presented by William Bell Clark. Other Descriptive Information: Original call number: BF85.358 | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to Capt. John Folger; Passy near Paris | 1777 October 19 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.149 | |
Approval of his proposition to return in case of accident on coast. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Due de La Rochefoucauld d'Enville ?] | 1777 November 17 | Photostat, 1p. | B F85.67 | |
Returns the Carolina constitution. News of the Amphitrite. Provenance: From original in the Bibliothèque Municaple, Besancon, France, Collection J. Droz, T. 1. General physical description: Photostat, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to captains of all ships of war and privateers on the rights of neutrals; Paris | 1777 November 21 | DS, 3p. | B F85.404 | |
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Jonathan] Williams [jr.] | 1777 November 30 | Photostat, 2p. | B F85.13 | |
Pertains to Mr. Williams's accounts with M. Chaumont. Provenance: Presented by Mr. Frederic R. Kirkland, April 1940. Cf. Parke-Bernet catalogue for sale on March 27-28, 1940, item no. 270 - sold for $160. General physical description: Photostat, 2p. Access digital object: | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to [Charles Gravier,] Count de Vergennes from Benjamin Franklin, Silas Deane, Arthur Lee | 1777 December 4 | Photostat, 4p. | B F85.92 | |
Provenance: From Facsimile L.C. General physical description: Photostat, 4p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to John Ross, Nantes; Paris | 1777 December 18 | LS, 2p. | B F85.217 | |
Orders for a convoy. Requests money as soon as possible, due to their dire need. General physical description: LS, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to his Excellency [Charles Gravier, Comte de Vergennes] | ca. 1777-1778 | ADr, 2p. | B F85.72 | |
Assures him that they have no account of any treaty on foot between America and England. Requests loan of two millions sterling. Probably draft of letter sent to Vergennes by the U.S. Commissioners. General physical description: ADr, 2p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Plat-pays de Paris, France. Permit for Benjamin Franklin to take wine through customs | 1778 March 10 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.359 | |
French. General physical description: ALS, 1p. | ||||
Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790.
Letter to A[rthur] Lee | 1778 March 13 | ALS, 1p. | B F85.249 |