Letter from William Smith to Richard Peters, Aug. 25, 1763

Creator:

Smith, William, 1727-1803 (creator)

Name:

Peters, Richard, 1704-1776

Date:

1763-08-25

Description:

Smith lists objections he has confronted in asking for contributions. The Archbishop has shared with Smith a letter of complaint against the College for its dominance by Scots Irish Presbyterians from the back woods. Smith is now adamant about Peters’ remaining until his return. Advises Peters to dissuade John Penn from his friendship with Captain Pintard, a man with a terrible reputation. Smith has made arrangements for his passage.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

11 p. (8 leaves); 23 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 85

Collection:

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