1To Benjamin Franklin from Anthony Merry, 24 December 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society The many pleasing Convivial hours we formerly spent together in Cornhill and Queen Square, and the continued proofs I ever received of the Social humane turn of your disposition; makes me certain that you will not deem any Apology necessary for my giving You this trouble, and begging Your most friendly care of Conveying the enclosed letter to a most worthy...
2To Benjamin Franklin from Anthony Merry, 18 February 1780 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society It was with the utmost Gratefull pleasure and Satisfaction that I received my friend Burton’s assurance of having deliver’d my letters to you & Captain Hawker into your own hand; & that you not only humanely promis’d your utmost care in forwarding that to Captain Hawker, but most pleasingly & obligingly gave me hope that I shou’d have it confirm’d from your...