1From Benjamin Franklin to Samuel Wharton and William Trent, 3 July 1769 (Franklin Papers)
AL : American Philosophical Society Dr. Franklin presents his Compliments to Messrs. Wharton and Trent, and acquaints them that on Thursday (or Friday) last, he had a good deal of Discourse with Mr. Mildred, and afterwards with Mr. Mildred and his Solicitor Mr. Lane, when they concluded, on his Advice, to withdraw the Petition that had [been] presented to the King in Council, on Behalf of...