1From Benjamin Franklin to William Strahan, 17 November 1771 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I have been at Blair Drummond on a Visit to my Friend Lord Kaims, thence I went to Glasgow, thence to the Carron Works, viewing the Canal by the Way. Extream bad Weather detain’d me in several Places some Days longer than I intended: But on Tuesday I purpose setting out on my Return, and hope for the Pleasure of seeing you by the Tuesday following. I thank...
2[Diary entry: 17 November 1771] (Washington Papers)
17. Went to Dinner at Belvoir with Mrs. Bushrod, Mrs. Washington, the two Miss Washington’s, & Patcy Custis. Returnd in the Afternn.
3[Diary entry: 17 November 1771] (Washington Papers)
17. Clear, Calm, and pleasant being tolerably warm.