To Edward Shippen
ALS: Library of Congress
Philada. May 24. 1755
Sir

By the Governor’s Direction I issued the inclos’d Advertisement. The Bearers, John Laverty, and Charles Coleman, have agreed to go and work on the Road accordingly. You will be pleased to give them Directions how they are to proceed. My Compliments to your good Lady and Family. I am, very respectfully, Sir, Your most obedient Servant

B Franklin

Edwd. Shippen Esqr.
Addressed: To / Edward Shippen Esqr / Lancaster
Endorsed: B Franklins Letter Philada. 24 May 1755. about the road cutters
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