1From George Washington to William Burnet, 30 June 1776 (Washington Papers)
I recd your favor by Mr Treat & cannot but consider the Officer of Mr Franklyn’s guard extremely blameable for his Conduct. It is certainly his Indispensable duty to Conduct Mr Franklin to the place the Convention have Ordered without delay. The circumstances you represent—his Letter to his Lady and the whole complexion of the case afford a strong presumption—nay much more, full evidence that...