1To Benjamin Franklin from John Fraser, 24 August 1776 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : National Archives I took the liberty of addressing Some lines to you about two months ago, as I never was favour’d with an answer, perhaps they did not reach, even if they did, I am not Surprised that matters of importance shoud prevent any attention to them; however as it was about business of the utmost consequence to myself and the peace of my Family, I hope you will excuse me if I...
2To Benjamin Franklin from John Fraser, 15 October 1776 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I received your favor of the 28. Ulto. and I am exceedingly obliged to you for the trouble you have been at on my account, I am only unelucky in having got my Second leave for Canada when I can not make use of it. I have been very much indisposed these three weeks and I am yet too weak to undertake the journey, as soon as my health will permit, I’ll go to...