1To Benjamin Franklin from Alexander John Alexander, 22 December 1784 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I had the Honour to Inform you of the different steps I had taken to bring about an Accomodation with my Adversaries, & as I was long ago fully determined to make great sacrifices for Peace I have been for some time pretty sanguine of Obtaining it. Even last night I have a letter from my Nephew which mentions that the Friends of the parties had met, that my...