Documents /repositories/5/archival_objects/981582 2 boxes 1740 October 20-1788 February 22 Printing /repositories/5/archival_objects/982698 1 folder 1740 October 20 11 4 Scope and Contents

From Franklin's press. Handwritten heading on first page: "A Letter from Geo. Thomas, Esq'r. Gov'r of Pensilvania to the Lords of Trade & Plantation" with George Thomas' signature on the last page. 8 pp.

Receipt /repositories/5/archival_objects/982699 1 folder 1746 March 17 11 4 Scope and Contents

ADS. Receipt for 20 shillings paid by Thomas Pearson for subscription to Franklin's newspaper "[The Pennsylvania] Gazette." 1 p.

Receipt /repositories/5/archival_objects/982700 1 folder 1747 September 28 11 4 Scope and Contents

ADS. Receipt for money paid by Mr. Gambold for 1400 German spelling books and some pasteboard. 1 p.

Permit /repositories/5/archival_objects/982701 1 folder 1757 March 10 11 4 Scope and Contents

ADS, General Post Office, Philadelphia. Permitting William Frizzel to deliver mail between Philadelphia and Lancaster until an official post is there established. Issued by Franklin as Postmaster General. 1 p.

Loan Proposals /repositories/5/archival_objects/982702 1 folder circa 1779 11 4 Scope and Contents

Three drafts of proposals to loan money to the Continental Congress by Dutch bankers John de Neufville and Son. One in French, addressed to B. Franklin. 10 pp. total.

Note /repositories/5/archival_objects/982703 1 folder undated 11 4 Scope and Contents

AN. Referring to [British statesman David] Hartley and saying that he (Franklin) is not concerned about French spies since he has nothing to hide. On a small slip of paper. Probably date circa 1782.

Order for Payment /repositories/5/archival_objects/982704 1 folder 1785 November 23 11 4 Scope and Contents

DS. To David Rittenhouse, Treasurer. Ordering payment of five men for attendance "at the bar of the House of Assembly." Signed by Franklin as President (of Pennsylvania) and John Nicholson [Comptroller General of Pennsylvania]. 1 p.

Petition /repositories/5/archival_objects/982705 1 folder 1786 August 14 11 4 Scope and Contents

DS. Petition of William Wistar concerning money owed him by John Garret. Affirmed by Franklin. 2 pp.

Land Grant /repositories/5/archival_objects/982706 1 box 1787 April 5 46 Scope and Contents

DS, on vellum. Signature on land grant of 200 acres in Westmoreland County to ex-soldier John Kilby. 1 p.

Legal Endorsement /repositories/5/archival_objects/982707 1 folder 1788 February 22 11 4 Scope and Contents

Autograph endorsement on document directing action in the case of Bridget McGowen, owed money by James Barrett. Signed by Franklin as President of the Supreme Executive Council of Pennsylvania. 2 pp.