1To Benjamin Franklin from Daniel Hopkins, 23 October 1778 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : University of Pennsylvania Library I take the Liberty to inform you that I have a Brother in Law among the American Prisoners in England, his Name is John Palmer; he was captured about 18 months since. I can think of no way to effect his Liberation, except thro’ your Influence. I sincerely wish your Interposition in the affair. Confiding in your Disposition to use the best means to...
2To Benjamin Franklin from Daniel Hopkins, 13 April 1782 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Tho’ the Eye of your Country is upon you, and you are engaged in great Matters, yet I take the freedom to call your Attention to an Object which demands that Humanity which ever possesses great Minds: it is the American prisoners confin’d in that Land of Slavery, Great Britain. A Number belonging to this Town are among those miserable Men. The distressed...
3To George Washington from Daniel Hopkins, 1 February 1791 (Washington Papers)
As the collection of the Excise duties, about to be imposed by Congress, will probably riquire a number of appointments; I humbly beg leave to offer myself as a candidate for the district of Hartford in the State of Connecticut; which is the place of my established residence. Should your Excellency think fit to notice this request, my character will be given by the Honble Members of the Senate...