1To Benjamin Franklin from John Borthwick, 8 September 1770 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I used the Freedom to write you a few Lines at two times from Philadelphia. I have been here for sometime in the high part of the Town and continue to grow better. I had the pleasure of seeing the Governor his Lady, Mrs. Beache and the young Dr. at Burlington, as I passed, in good health, stayed a few days with Mr. Laurence the Mayor with whom I went and...
2[Diary entry: 8 September 1770] (Washington Papers)
8. A Fishing along towards Sheridine Point. Dined upon the Point. Sheridine Point (now called Sheridan Point) is on the Potomac about a mile above the mouth of Little Hunting Creek. Part of GW’s Clifton’s Neck property, it was apparently so named because it was part of the plantation that John Sheridine, Sr., was renting from GW. The point was at this time the site of a fishing landing.
3[Diary entry: 8 September 1770] (Washington Papers)
8. Still, Calm, Warm, and clear.