Inventory, William Smith, 1727-1803, Papers, 1690-1871, University ...

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William Smith Papers
UPT 50 S664
Inventory
1764) concerning results of fundraising in England and Penn’s
pleasure with Dickinson’s printed speech.
FF 77 Original Vol. 2, p. 38.
Penn, Thomas TO Smith, William
1764 Oct. 12. LS. 3 p. (2 leaves) ; 23 cm.
Discussion of Penn’s views on Franklin, Galloway, and the
Pennsylvania Assembly and the efforts to change the Pennsylvania
government to a royal colony; Dickinson’s opposition to Franklin;
discussion of William Allen’s role and Richard Peters’ arrival in
London; does not contain a copy of a letter of Penn to Smith (Sept.
7, 1764) concerning results of fundraising in England and Penn’s
pleasure with Dickinson’s printed speech, but contains addendum
of (Nov. 10, 1764) acknowledging receipt of last letter.
FF 78 Original Vol. 2, p. 39.
Penn, Thomas TO Smith, William
1764 Dec. 7. LS. 2 p. (2 leaves) ; 23 cm.
Discussion of the Pennsylvania Assembly election results of
October 1764 (in terms of Franklin’s party vs. the Proprietary
party) and state of assembly petition to king for change in
Pennsylvania government; contains acknowledgment of receipt of
letter (Nov. 10, 1764 as per Oct. 12, 1764 letter).
FF 79 Original Vol. 2, p. 40.
Penn, Thomas TO Smith, William
1765 Feb. 9. LS. 3 p. (2 leaves) ; 23 cm.
Discussion of Franklin’s petition to the king for royal government
in Pennsylvania; Franklin’s appointment by several colonies to be
their agent in London to England and the Crown; and general
reaction to the Stamp duty. Additional letter (Jan. 12, 1765)
concerning Smith’s campaign on behalf of the proprietary form of
government (vs. the royal form of government advanced by
Franklin) and the lengthy petitions circulated by Smith (signed by
Alexander Stedman), signed by Pennsylvania residents and sent to
Thomas Penn, all favoring Penn’s continuing control of the
Pennsylvania government.
FF 80 Original Vol. 2, p. 41.
Penn, Thomas TO Smith, William
1765 Feb. 15. LS. 4 p. (2 leaves) ; 23 cm.
Advice and comment from Penn to Smith on a number of political
and personal matters including continued condemnation of