Letter from Richard Peters to William Smith, Dec. 2, 1762

Creator:

Peters, Richard, 1704-1776 (creator)

Name:

Smith, William, 1727-1803

Date:

1762-12-02

Description:

Duché arrived from England and Peters was pleased to learn of how Smith expedited his affairs with skill and zeal. Peters acknowledges that Smith has lost favor with some men of influence but reminds Smith that just as many others view Smith favorably. Peters counsels Smith not to listen to rumors heard and relayed by his relations but to let his purpose and religion motivate him. Peters explains his decisions on the land warrants. Peters feels that Smith has hurt himself by speaking freely to Dr. Allison of the Beatty affair.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

3p. (2 leaves); 31 cm.

Geographic Subject:

United States -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia

Rights:

http://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 52

Collection:

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