London. Arrival of Mr. [Samuel] Jennings with Franklin's letter of recommendation; the young gentleman's fame for painting had already preceded him; will give him every assistance in his power. News of his family. Mr. [Caleb] Whitefoord's desire to hear from Franklin.
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Letter from Charles Willson Peale to Benjamin West about his travels and work. Peale describes being in debt and working to pay them off. Peale also describes the ensuing war and the preparations for it in the colonies as well as early skirmishes in New York and the situation in Philadelphia. He then discusses West's art and mentions the inclusion of sketches with the letter. At the end of this transcribed document is another letter sent to Hon Beal Bordly in November of 1772.; American Philosophical Society
