Jacob Duche writes to Benjamin Franklin describing his desire to return to Philadelphia now that peace had been established. He writes about his position as a loyalist and claims that he has kept out of politics since fleeing to England.; American Philosophical Society
Letter from Richard Vaux to his brother James discussing his return home to London from Philadelphia. Richard describes his departure as sudden, unexpected, and clandestine. Richard writes that General Washington's position nearing the city of Philadelphia has made it unsafe for him, a loyalist, to travel to Vaux Hill to visit before departing. Richard also shares news of family from Aunt Sparrow, and other developments between Washington and British forces.; American Philosophical Society
