Letter from William Smith to Richard Peters, Sept. 14, 1762

Creator:

Smith, William, 1727-1803 (creator)

Name:

Peters, Richard, 1704-1776

Date:

1762-09-14

Description:

Indicates that permission has been granted for Mr. Duché’s ordination by the Archbishop. Smith recounts the event of the ordination. He dispels a rumor that Smith is searching out other opportunities for himself rather than attending to the affairs of the College. Smith reviews Church affairs and well as the progress on the Widow’s fund. Smith remains disappointed that Dr. Shippen has supported Franklin’s cause against Smith in regard to the Oxford degree.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

5 p. (3 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 51

Collection:

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