1From Benjamin Franklin to John Pownall, [on or after 21 April 1774] (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft ): Library of Congress Dr. Franklin presents his Compliments to Mr. Pownall and acquaints him, that he was appointed Agent of the Province of Pensilvania for the current Year, by a Vote of the present Assembly, a Copy of which follows, viz. Resolved, That Benja Franklin Esqr be, and he is hereby appointed Agent of the Province for the ensuing Year, to solicit and transact the Affairs...
2From Benjamin Franklin to John Pownall, 8 May 1771: résumé (Franklin Papers)
AL (draft ): American Philosophical Society <Craven Street, May 8, 1771, a note in the third person. Believes that Mr. Sargent of Downing Street corresponds with Mr. Coxe, and will take charge of sending the warrant. If Sargent is out of town or declines, Franklin will do it himself.> It is not in BF ’s hand, and is written at the foot of the preceding document. For John Sargent, a former...