1To Benjamin Franklin from John Pownall, 7 May 1771: résumé (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society <Whitehall, May 7, 1771, a note in the third person. A warrant is signed appointing Mr. Coxe, on Governor Franklin’s recommendation, to the Council of New Jersey; wishes to know who will take charge of sending the warrant.> For Daniel Coxe see above, XIV , 300 n. WF had recommended him in January on the death of the incumbent; the recommendation was endorsed...
2[Diary entry: 7 May 1771] (Washington Papers)
7. Warm (but not Hot)—the Sky Muddy & thick.
3[Diary entry: 7 May 1771] (Washington Papers)
7. Dined at Mrs. Dawson’s and Spent the Evening at Anderson’s.