1To Benjamin Franklin from William Nixon, 25 August 1781 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Though I cannot boast of the Honour of any Acquaintance with your Excellency, yet I am no Stranger to your Character so honourably distinguished as well for Learning & useful Discoveries, as for those uncommon Abilities & Accomplishments, which so eminently adorn the Philosopher, the Statesman & the Ambassador. I beg Leave to congratulate your Excellency on...
2To Benjamin Franklin from William Nixon, 10 August 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society You will please to call to Mind that I presumed to inclose to your Excellency a little Book, which I published, Viz. Prosody made easy . The very polite Answer, which you returned, & your unexpected Liberality at so seasonable a Time can never be forgotten by me. The Mode of paying the Debt due by me to you was such a Proof of Politeness, Liberality, &...