To Benjamin Franklin from Samuel Wharton, 15 May 1779
From Samuel Wharton
ALS: American Philosophical Society
Paris 15 May 1779
Dear Sir
I have sent a parcel of Papers about Vandalia, which it may be proper, That you should have a Copy of.4 I am with the sincerest Respect & Esteem Dear Sir Your’s most affectionately
Saml. Wharton
His Excellency Benjamin Franklin Esqr. &c &c &c—
Notation: Wharton Paris 15 may 1779.
4. BF and Wharton were still partners in the proposed colony to be founded on lands purchased from the Indians: XXII, 19–21. Wharton continued to pursue their claims with Congress: George E. Lewis, The Indiana Company 1763–1778: a Study in Eighteenth Century Frontier Land Speculation and Business Venture (Glendale, Cal., 1941), p. 249. On July 1 Wharton wrote to WTF requesting “the fair & rough Copy of the Memorial concerning Vandalia.” APS.