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Benjamin Franklin to Richard Jackson, July 12, 1764 - 1

7200
Philade July 12, 1764

Dear Sir,

By Capt. Hammet who lately
sail'd from [hence], the Committee wrote to
you, & sent ^you^ the Petition to the King. By
this conveyance they send you some other Papers.
The Proprietary Party are endeavoring to stir up
the Presbyterians to join in a Petition against a
Change of Government what that [endeavor] will
produce I cannot say.

I hope soon to receive your Sentiments
on this Affair, which will probably enable me to
determine whether I shall stay here, or retire to
some other Colony, or England, to spend the Remainder
of my Days.

Col. Bouquet sets out in a short [time] with
the 1000 Men, rais'd, cloath'd and paid by this
Province against the Indians on the Ohio. Our
[Hearts] have lately been to [excessive], that many have died,
chiefly after drinking cold water while warm
with exercise.

How much more happy is your
temperate Climate?

I am, dear Sir, Your most obedient
humble Servant,
B Franklin

P.S. Inclos'd is a Duplicate
of the Petition.

For large Pacquets I suppose you
pay postage, which should be charg'
to the Province. –

[Transcribed by Ethan M Reczka.]

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  1. Benjamin Franklin to Richard Jackson, July 12, 1764 - 1