Minutes that record the disciplining of Timothy Davis, who wrote a piece on taxation [A Letter From A Friend To Some Of His Intimate Friends, On the Subject of paying Taxes (1776)], and that record the disownment of Isaac Howell of Philadelphia, who manifested "a disposition to contend for Civil Rights. . . & accepted & acted in a public Station," and the disownment of John Thompson, who sought "to lay wast[e] & establish Government by Military force & to take a Test to that end."; Copies; American Philosophical Society
Richard Bache writes to Benjamin Franklin about current circumstances in Philadelphia. He writes that Sarah Franklin Bache (Sally) and he have been writing and sending letters to Franklin despite their constant movement. Bache describes the state of Franklin's possessions in Philadelphia after the British Army left. He concludes the letter with a variety of descriptions of what is occuring related to the War.; American Philosophical Society
Certification that Francis Allison, Jr., of Philadelphia, physician, took the oath of allegiance as directed by the act of the General Assembly of Pennsylvania of 13 June 1777.; Printed form; American Philosophical Society
Certification that Philip Taylor left Philadelphia with Morris's family and intends to return to the city to join his wife and should be permitted to pass.; American Philosophical Society
J. Hastings Jr. writes to R. Bache about payment for postmasters beyond their commissions. He discusses the approval of this by the United States Congress and what would be acceptable financially for himself. Congress had made Bache responsible for deciding what was acceptable payment. Hastings explains that the lack of letters moving through his post office makes being a postmaster very difficult financially.; American Philosophical Society
