1To Benjamin Franklin from Daniel Wister, 22 September 1765 (Franklin Papers)
ALS (fragment): American Philosophical Society [ First part missing ] understand the German Language. I have at present nothing more to add, but that I remain, with my best wishes, for your health, happiness and speedy return among us, Your most assured Friend Addressed: Philada / To / Benjamin Franklin Esqr. / in / London Endorsed: D. Wister Sept. 22. 1765 Daniel Wister (1738–1805), the son...
2To Benjamin Franklin from Daniel Wister, 30 April 1773 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society You have undoubtedly been inform’d of my unhappy situation for three years past. I had engag’d too largely in business, contracted many bad debts, to no less amount than £30,000 which unfortunate circumstances have disabled me from satisfying those persons in England who had supplied me with Merchandise. The consequence has been, that I have been a...
3From Benjamin Franklin to Daniel Wister, 14 July 1773 (Franklin Papers)
ALS (letterbook draft): Library of Congress I received yours of April 30. Much Business has hitherto prevented my visiting your Creditors, with the Proposal you mention. But in a Week or two I expect a little Leisure, which I shall apply to that purpose. I wish it may prove successful, as I truly compassionate your Situation. I shall soon after let you know what may be expected from them. I...