1From Benjamin Franklin to Richard Bennett Lloyd, 3 February 1780 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress I received The Letter you did me the honour of Writing to me The 8th. past. This is the first good Opportunity I have had of answering it. All the Circumstances you mention considered, if you think you can have leave to pass by New York I see nothing amiss in your attempting it and I heartily wish you a prosperous Voyage. As to Conveyances from hence, they are very...
2From Benjamin Franklin to Richard Bennett Lloyd, 26 February 1780 (Franklin Papers)
Copy: Library of Congress I have just receiv’d your favour of the 18th. Instant. I had before answer’d another that contain’d much the Same matter. I hope that Answer is come to hand before this time. I can now only repeat, that your present Circumstances and those of your family well considered, I must approve of your endeavouring to get home in the manner you find safest and cheapest . And...