1From Benjamin Franklin to John Ellis, 12 January 1774 (Franklin Papers)
AL : Linnean Society, London In this same Year (1652) one Mr. Edwards, a Turky Merchant, brought home with him a Greek Servant, who understood the roasting and making of Coffee, till then unknown in England. This Servant was the first who sold Coffee, and kept a House for that purpose in London. The first Mention of Coffee in our Statute Books is Anno 1660 (12 mo Regni Car. II Cap. 24). In...
2[Diary entry: 12 January 1774] (Washington Papers)
12. Rid to the Mill—Mill Plantn. Dogue Run & Muddy hole before Dinner. A Rope Maker one Paterson Dind here. Thomas Patterson was one of eight artisans with whom GW contracted for repairs to his brig Anne and Elizabeth (see main entry for 28 Mar. 1774 ).
3[Diary entry: 12 January 1774] (Washington Papers)
12. River almost close froze—day cold, Wind fresh at No. West.
4To George Washington from Robert Adam, 12 January 1774 (Washington Papers)
I am favoured with yours and Observe the Contents I am very senceable of the dissadvantages a person must Labour under who wants experimental knowledge in any undertakeing whatever & more especially in the plan that you have to execute at present. And that James Clievland is by farr a properer person for such Bussiness, but what Induced me to think of recomending Mr Young, was you mentioning...