Is greatly concerned about his father's proposed journey to Canada. Thinks it ill-advised and dangerous. Requests his son to send him several political pamphlets. Advises him not to neglect his studies in Latin and French.
General physical description: ALS, 2p.
Reproaches his son for not being more punctual in attending to his orders. Anxious to hear how his father is after his recent journey.
General physical description: ALS, 1p.
Thanks him for the information about the "worst of villains." Implies that his reputation has been grievously injured by this person.
General physical description: ALS, 1p.
Reproves his son for spending his allowance too fast. Asks for certain numbers of the "[Pennsylvania] Evening Post" and "Pennsylvania Ledger."
General physical description: ALS, 3p.
Giving his son directions how to come to Amboy when he gets his holidays. Refers to money matters between him, his son and Mr. [Richard] Bache.
General physical description: ALS, 1p.
Dr. Franklin's will was committed to her father's care, when in America; is with the latter's papers in a trunk at New York; otherwise it would have been returned as requested.
Is surprised that all his friends did not hear of reports spread about him. Refers to money matters; tells his son to be economical, as he has little to give him. Wishes a copy of the 3d edition of "Common Sense."
General physical description: ALS, 2p.