Relative to the proposed [First Continental] Congress, and the actions of Massachusetts. (First part missing.)
General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
"Acknowledges receipt of letter of congratulation (Gov. of N.J.); uncertain as to whether he shall 'fix' at Burlington or Amboy."
This item was merged into the Jonathan Williams Papers (B W6765) in 2004, but returned to Miscellaneous Benjamin Franklin Collections (Mss.B.F85.misc; subcollection B F85.b) in 2018.
Letter from William Franklin to General Sillman discussing a certificate in re-exchange of Gen. Silliman and other prisoners, sent to Gen. Knyphausen.; American Philosophical Society
Boston. Relative to the complaints of Mr. [John] Hatton. Postscript referring to the charges of the Commissioners of Customs against the Post Office and packet boats of America, and Dr. Franklin's report thereon. (Copy.)
Letter from William Franklin to William Temple Franklin. Encloses a due note to be given to Mr. Richard Bache for collection from Mr. Hooper.; American Philosophical Society
A survey of land by Thomas Valentine. Plots lay next to "Tunederha" River (which is noted as a branch of the Susquehannah.) Plots are owned by William Franklin, Joseph Wharton, and others.; American Philosophical Society
Complains of the abuse he and his wife have been subjected to recently. Speaks of his difficult situation. The indignities he has received. Much concerned about his wife who has no relatives in this country; refers to slights she has received from his own relatives. Wants a copy of "Common Sense" [by Thomas Paine, Philadelphia, 1776].
