1To Benjamin Franklin from Richard Bennett Lloyd, 19 February 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society I intended to have done myself the pleasure of writing to you much sooner but I have waited in daily expectation for Mr. Hartley’s coming to Town as I might acquaint you of his having received yr. letter— but contrary to the expectation of his Brother Mr. Winchcombe Hartley he still remains in the Country and I have not sent the letter by the Post as Mr. W:...
2Richard Bennett Lloyd to William Temple Franklin, 23 February 1779 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society Your agreeable favour of the 17th came by the yesterday’s mail it gives me much pleasure to find that our affairs are going on so well, and I have very little doubt but in a short time we shall be in a situation we wish for— Be pleased to present my best respects to yr. Grandfather and let him know Mr. David Hartley comes to Town this day and I am desired...