1Richard Bache to Deborah Franklin, 3 December 1771 (Franklin Papers)
Transcript : Yale University Library This is a pleasure I have not done myself, since my arrival in England; I have waited for an event, which, I know, as it is interesting to me is so to you—I mean the reception I should meet with from my father. I can now, with great satisfaction tell you, that he received me with open arms, and with a degree of affection that I did not expect to be made...