This collection of letters is a valuable insight into the life and times of Benjamin Franklin, one of America's most important founding fathers. Written by Franklin himself and his grandson William Temple Franklin, the letters cover a range of topics related to Franklin's personal and professional life, including science, politics, and literature. Offering fascinating glimpses into the mind of one of America's most important historical figures. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.