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- GLC#
- GLC00154.05-View header record
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- August 13, 1768
- Author/Creator
- Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790
- Title
- to Richard Bache
- Place Written
- London, England
- Pagination
- 2 p. : Height: 23 cm, Width: 19 cm
- Language
- English
- Primary time period
- American Revolution, 1763-1783
- Sub-Era
- Road to Revolution
Writes to his son-in-law regarding his inability to succeed in business and blames Bache for causing the future unhappiness and distress of his daughter. Harshly reprimands Bache for his lack of ambition. Says he does not reply often because he has nothing kind to say, but that, now, time has allowed Franklin to calm himself. Hopes that Bache's new business venture is better that its precedents. Adds that if he proves "a good husband and son, you will find in me an affectionate father." Postscript regarding new watch and buckles for Sally.
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