Wendell, John to Benjamin Franklin, 1777 October 30
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| TITLE INFORMATION | |||
| Title | Wendell, John to Benjamin Franklin, 1777 October 30 | ||
| ASSOCIATED NAMES | |||
| Creator | Wendell, John, 1731-1808 | ||
| CONTENT DESCRIPTION | |||
| Abstract | Portsmouth. Congratulating him on the grand events in America; what the Americans owe to Franklin's influence and counsels. His uncle, Col. Josiah Quincy, prevented from writing Franklin by the danger of the times. By the impolicy of Britain the militia of America have become disciplined troops. Britain's perilous situation. His son serving with Capt. Jones on the Ranger; if Capt. Jones should promote him, would be obliged for Franklin's support; sure the family of the wendells and Quineys are not disagreeable to him. Mentions Capt. Jones as a sensible, well-bred gentleman, who has the honor of America much at heart. General physical description: A.L.S. 3p. | ||
| Language | English (eng) | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Quincy, Josiah, 1710-1784 | ||
| Subject (lcsh) | Jones, John Paul, 1747-1792 | ||
| PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION | |||
| Type | Text | ||
| Format | text | ||
| Extent | 3p. | ||
| Digital Origin | reformatted digital | ||
| Reformatting Quality | preservation | ||
| ORIGIN INFORMATION | |||
| Date Issued | 1777-10-30 | ||
| Date Modified | 2022 | ||
| PARENT COLLECTION | |||
| Title | Benjamin Franklin Papers | ||
| Call Number | Mss.B.F85 | ||
| URL | https://search.amphilsoc.org/collections/view?docId=ead/Mss.B.F85inventory02-ead.xml | ||
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