1To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas Pownall, [February 1767–May 1767] (Franklin Papers)
ALS : Library of Congress I come to Town on tuesday if you are not Engaged in the Ev’ning I will call upon you about seven if you are Engaged or whether you arez not, be so good to give me a Line by the Penny post to my House in Portugal Street. I find some People are Determined to decide that NA is in Rebellion, and to come to an open rupture. Your Obligd and Obedient Addressed: To / Benj...
2To Benjamin Franklin from Thomas Pownall, 12 October 1767 (Franklin Papers)
ALS : American Philosophical Society As I pass’d thro London to this place I called at your door—you was not come to town—I have since been on a visit to Berkshire—and return’d this last week—and am now begun upon the Revision of my Administration of the Colonies, as also preparing my mind for next Sessions—in case any thing should arise which I scarce think will. I have gott a Copy of the...