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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC00154.05 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1765-1774 |
| Title | Benjamin Franklin to Richard Bache regarding his inability to succeed in business |
| Date | 13 August 1768 |
| Author | Franklin, Benjamin (1706-1790) |
| Recipient | Bache, Richard |
| Document Type | Newspapers and Magazines |
| Content Description | Writes to his son-in-law regarding his inability to succeed in business and blames Bache for causing the future unhappiness and distress of his daughter. Harshly reprimands Bache for his lack of ambition. Says he does not reply often because he has nothing kind to say, but that, now, time has allowed Franklin to calm himself. Hopes that Bache's new business venture is better that its precedents. Adds that if he proves "a good husband and son, you will find in me an affectionate father." Postscript regarding new watch and buckles for Sally. |
| Subjects | Children and Family Marriage Finance |
| Place written | London, England |
| Theme | Children & Family; Women in American History; Merchants & Commerce |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Signer of the U.S. Constitution. Sarah (Sally) Franklin married Richard Bache against her father's wishes in October 1767. Bache never became a successful businessman even though Franklin gave the couple several loans and helped them set up several stores in Philadelphia. Franklin was forced to support Sally and her family that included eight children for the rest of his life. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |