To Edward Shippen
ALS: G. Willing Pepper, Philadelphia (1956)
Philada. June 2. 1755.
Sir

I am sorry it so happened that you had no Money put into your Hands for the Affair of the New Road; for Laverty and Coleman’s Return for want of a little Assistance, will, I am afraid, discourage many that intended to go. The Committee, on Sight of your Letter to the Governor, ordered 100 Dollars into his Hands to be sent to you, which I hope you have received. I am, with great Esteem and Respect, Sir, Your most humble Servant

B Franklin

Endorsed: B. Franklins Letter Philada. 2d June 1755 about the road Cutters.
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