Letter from Thomas Penn to William Smith, Aug. 14, 1754
- Description
- Relates his satisfaction over the reception Smith received from the Academy and thanks him for his zeal in his endeavors on Penn’s behalf particularly in regard to his advice on the German Schools. Reports on the birth of Penn’s son William, named for the founder, and comments on Smith’s religious “orders.” Marked “Duplicate” and also dated May 14, 1754.
- Creator
- Penn, Thomas, 1702-1775 (creator)
- Smith, William, 1727-1803
- Date
- 1754-08-14
- Language
- English
- Geographic Subject
- United States -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia
- Collection
- William Smith Papers (University Archives)
- Penn in the Age of Franklin (University of Pennsylvania)
- Extent
- 2 p. (1 leaf) ; 23 cm.
- Notes
- See full finding aid at: https://archives.upenn.edu/collections/finding-aid/upt50s664/
- Physical Location
- UPT50 S664 Box 1, Folder 43
- Rights
- http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-US/1.0/
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