Benjamin Franklin Papers

To Benjamin Franklin from Richard Bache, 3 February 1783

From Richard Bache

ALS: American Philosophical Society

Philadelphia Febry 3d, 1783

Dear & Hond: Sir

Permit me to introduce to your Acquaintance & Civilities, Mr. Petitt, Son of my Friend Mr Charles Petitt of this place;5 I believe him to be a young Gentleman of merit, and as such beg leave to recommend him to your Notice & Esteem— Sally & the Children are well, I am ever Dear Sir Yours affectionately

Rich Bache

Dr. Franklin

Addressed: His Excellency / Dr. Franklin / at / Passy / Favored by Mr. Pettit

[Note numbering follows the Franklin Papers source.]

5. Andrew Pettit had been introduced by his father on Jan. 29, above.

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    To Benjamin Franklin from Richard Bache, 3 February 1783
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    Bache, Richard
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    Franklin, Benjamin
    Date
    3 February 1783

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    “To Benjamin Franklin from Richard Bache, 3 February 1783,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Franklin/01-39-02-0065. [Original source: The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, vol. 39, January 21 through May 15, 1783, ed. Ellen R. Cohn. New Haven and London: Yale University Press, 2008, p. 130.]

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