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Title: Franklin, Elizabeth to William Temple Franklin, 1775 September 25; Franklin, Elizabeth. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24748
Description: Letter from Elizabeth Franklin to William Temple Franklin sending items of news about friends and acquaintances. Tells of the Major's marriage, stating that thought he has not yet seen the bride he hears she is young, handsome, and very awkward.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Family life--18th century; Franklin, Elizabeth Downes, -1777; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1775-09-25; 2022

Title: Franklin, Elizabeth to William Temple Franklin, 1776 October 2; Franklin, Elizabeth. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24919
Description: Letter from Elizabeth Downes Franklin to William Temple Franklin. Refers to his return to Philadelphia. Encloses two letters for friends in that city.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Franklin, Elizabeth Downes, -1777; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1776-10-02; 2022

Title: Franklin, Elizabeth to William Temple Franklin, 1775 November 9; Franklin, Elizabeth. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:24852
Description: Letter from Elizabeth Downes Franklin to William Temple Franklin. Refers to articles of dress purchased for her Mrs. Richard Bache. Items of local news about mutual friends and acquaintances.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; Family life--18th century; Women--Social conditions--18th century; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Clothing and dress; Franklin, Elizabeth Downes, -1777; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1775-11-09; 2022

Title: Franklin, Elizabeth to William Temple Franklin, 1776 July 29; Franklin, Elizabeth. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25035
Description: Letter from Elizabeth Downes Franklin to William Temple Franklin. Speaks of his approaching visit to her. Requests him to bring her some money from Mr. Richard Bache. Alludes to her troubles and fears.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Economy; Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Family life--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; Franklin, Elizabeth Downes, -1777; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1776-07-29; 2022

Title: Franklin, Elizabeth to William Temple Franklin, 1776 October 11; Franklin, Elizabeth. to William Temple Franklin
Identifier(s): apsrevcity:25007
Description: Letter from Elizabeth Downes Franklin to William Temple Franklin. Is anxious to hear what is the advantageous offer made to him by his grandfather. Complains bitterly that her letters to her husband are not allowed to pass.; American Philosophical Society
Subject: Lived Experience; Social networks--18th century; United States--Social conditions--18th century; Family life--18th century; Finance, Personal--United States; United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Economic conditions; Franklin, Elizabeth Downes, -1777; Franklin, William Temple, 1760-1823
Date: 1776-10-11; 2022