1Extracts from the Gazette, 1731 (Franklin Papers)
Honey Bee
2Poor Richard, 1735 (Franklin Papers)
Is sweeter than Honey.
3A Defense of Mr. Hemphill’s Observations, [30 October 1735] (Franklin Papers)
...collects from the whole the most delightful Honey; while the other (of a quite...
4Afterword to Every Man His Own Doctor, 1736 (Franklin Papers)
...to about one Quart; together with Pectoral Teas sweetned with Honey
5Poor Richard, 1740 (Franklin Papers)
...drawn from Marsh Mallard Roots, sweetned with Honey; but in case of a Purging attending...
6Poor Richard, 1741 (Franklin Papers)
On a Bee, stifled in Honey.
7Teague’s Advertisement, 26 February 1741 (Franklin Papers)
at de shame Prishe, Honey dear:
8Poor Richard, 1742 (Franklin Papers)
Thou Bee, that with thy Honey wears a Sting;
9Poor Richard, 1744 (Franklin Papers)
Tart Words make no Friends: a spoonful of honey will catch more flies than Gallon of Vinegar.
10From Benjamin Franklin to Josiah and Abiah Franklin, 6 September 1744 (Franklin Papers)
...which I have frequently experienc’d. As to Honey and Mellasses, I did not mention them...