1To Benjamin Franklin from Samuel Potts, 13 September 1780 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Mr. Potts and party present their Compls. to Dr. and Mr. Franklyn, request the favour of their company at dinner next Friday at ½ Past Two, oClock. Addressed: Benj. Franklyn Esqr / at / Passy Notation: M. Potts. Sept. 13. 1780. Comptroller general of the Inland Office of the British post office. BF had known him in England, and Potts had supplied WF and the...
2To Benjamin Franklin from Samuel Potts, 9 May 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I should have acknowledged sooner the receipt of your letter of the 24 March but I have been in the Country for some time past and therefore did not receive it till a few days since, I understand the News Papers have been regularly sent to you and in this, and all other occasions I shall be happy to obey your commands. I trust you will not deem these only...
3To Benjamin Franklin from Samuel Potts, 15 August 1783 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society In consequence of the conversation I had the honour of having with your Excellency last Wednesday, I beg leave to submit my thoughts to your consideration on the arrangements necessary to take place between the Post Offices of England and America in respect to the mode of establishing a regular correspondence with the two Countries and if they should meet...