Letters from Richard Peters to William Smith: June 10, 1762, June 12, 1762

Creator:

Peters, Richard, 1704-1776 (creator)

Name:

Smith, William, 1727-1803

Date:

1762-06-10; 1762-06-12

Description:

Received the letter of May 26th learning that Smith arrived in England safely. Peters anticipates Penn’s displeasure at allowing an exchange of the Perkessie lands for more profitable land. The Proprietor recently gave a large piece of land to the hospital with a pledge of support of £40 annually. Peters reports that Mr. Stedman and Duché have attended to the Senior Class examinations. There is news on the trustees and the work on the College building Peters comments on the recent draught and discusses recent Church deliberations. In an additional letter dated June 12, 1762 Peters notes that the Church vestry decided to send Mr. Duché, for orders.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

6 p. (4 leaves); 31 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 38

Collection:

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