From James Parker
ALS: American Philosophical Society
[New York, December 16, 1769. Crept back from Woodbridge two
days ago, in order to send by packet anything of interest. Mr. Colden
has applied for a bill for £200, which was promised him today; but he
was disappointed because Mr. Watts, who signs the bills together with
Mr. McEvers, was out of town. Will send the bill by Captain Davis,
eight or ten days hence; will also send a new power of attorney,
witnessed by Davis, so that Franklin can get Parker’s wages and
reimburse himself for whatever he has paid or may pay on the other’s
account. Weather is bad. Continues to creep about but thinks he grows
stronger. Has received nothing of consequence on the Post Office
accounts since he last wrote.]
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