[Philadelphia] May 6, 1775
The House met, pursuant to Adjournment, being acquainted that with Captain [Peter] Osborne, who arrived Yesterday, came Passenger Benjamin Franklin Esq; late Agent for this Province in London.
Resolved N.C.D. That the said Benjamin Franklin Esq; be, and he is hereby added to the Deputies appointed by this House on the Part of Pennsylvania, to attend the Continental Congress expected to meet on the 10th Instant, in this City.
1. Samuel Hazard et al., eds., Pennsylvania Archives (Philadelphia and Harrisburg, 1852-19-), 8th series, vol. VIII, 7231. Hereafter cited as Hazard et al., eds., Pennsylvania Archives.
