Jonathan Trumbull sends a bill of exchange to Benjamin Franklin to aid his imprisoned son, John Trumbull. Trumbull requests that Franklin send him that money and more, which he will promptly pay for.; American Philosophical Society
Cites an extract of a letter from General Washington of 26 Oct. regarding the British and Hessian attack on Forts Mifflin and Mercer on the Delaware River and an extract of a letter from Col. [Jesse] Root of 7 Nov. regarding a rumor that the British were prisoners in Philadelphia, and requests his opinion about encouraging volunteers to join a proposed expedition against New York.; American Philosophical Society
