Letter from William Smith to Thomas Penn, [June 1756]

Creator:

Smith, William, 1727-1803 (creator)

Name:

Penn, Thomas, 1702-1775

Date:

[1756-06]

Description:

Discusses the trouble he is now having in local politics with the Quakers in particular Mr. Roberdeau, Mr. Riley, and Dr. Jenny of the Episcopal Church. Smith is accused of publishing pamphlets and is in the process of making his defense and has come to realize that he has more friends than he could have imagined. Smith asks Penn for his support in England and informs him that Mr. Griffiths, a publisher, and Dr. Chandler will consult with Penn about making careful refutations of false accounts made against Smith in any English papers. Smith also notes that Mr. [Richard] Peters will be sending Penn his account and encourages him to read this account as a truthful one. Smith heeds Penn’s admonishment to avoid future controversies.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

2 p. (1 leaf); 33 cm.

Geographic Subject:

United States -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia

Rights:

https://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/

Notes:

See full finding aid at: https://archives.upenn.edu/collections/finding-aid/upt50s664/

Physical Location:

UPT50 S664 Box 2, Folder 23

Collection:

William Smith Papers (University Archives); Penn in the Age of Franklin (University of Pennsylvania)