1Jonathan Williams, Jr., to the American Commissioners, 2 August 1777 (Franklin Papers)
...a sudden large demand would raise the price, as hemp is already Scarce, it stands now from 37...
2Jonathan Williams, Jr., to the American Commissioners, 26 July 1777 (Franklin Papers)
...to procure; Cordage is up to 38 Livres, hemp being very scearce. After Tuesday next I shall...
3Jonathan Williams, Jr., to the American Commissioners, 12 April 1777 (Franklin Papers)
...manner that being the Country for Wood Iron Hemp and naval Stores. If you think such...