From a Committee of the Managers of the Pennsylvania Hospital to
Franklin, John Fothergill, and David Barclay
LS: American Philosophical Society
<Pennsylvania Hospital, June 3, 1771. Last year’s committee
sent them, a few weeks ago, a resolution of the contributors and a
power of attorney to receive the funds due the Hospital from
unclaimed shares of the Pennsylvania Land Company; copies of both are
enclosed. Although the needs of the Hospital are acute, the Managers
dare not draw any of the money until they know that the legal
requirements have been met and the transfer made. Franklin,
Fothergill, and Barclay are therefore urged to inform them
immediately whether the power of attorney was in proper form and, if
so, whether the cash is in hand. If it is, the Managers will promptly
sell bills of exchange to meet their pressing needs. Signed by John
Reynell, Samuel Rhoads, and James Pemberton.>
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