Ben Franklins writes during his voyage home to Philadelphia in Sept. 1785: We passed Newcastle about sunset, and went on near to Red Bank before the tide and wind failed; then came to an anchor. Wednesday, September 14th. — With the flood in the morning came a light breeze, which brought us above Gloucester Point, in full view of dear Philadelphia! when we again cast anchor to wait for the health officer, who, having made his visit, and finding no sickness, gave us leave to land. My son-in-law came with a boat for us; we landed at Market-Street wharf, where we were received by a crowd of people with huzzas, and accompanied with acclamations quite to my door. Found my family well. God be praised and thanked for all his mercies!
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