1769.] TO HUMPHRY MARSHALL. ,-,!,-, 



P.S. I omitted to mention, in the inclosed, that the two little 



oivls, by Captain Falconer, came very safe and healthy. We put 

 them into an open and proper cage, secure enough from vermin of 

 any large kind, as rats, weasels, and the like: but one morning, 

 the larger was found killed, and its brains picked out. We at- 

 tributed this to its mate; but if so, it was not for want, for they 

 had always plenty of victuals. 



The instruments are all sent by Dr. Franklin; and 1 shall call 

 to pay for them in a few days. If a bill is not inclosed with them, 

 I think it not improper for thy own satisfaction to know that they 

 cost .14. 16s. 6d. Captain Falconer is very careful of every- 

 thing: sent under his care for me ; and as we are at a considerable 

 distance from one another, I do not sometimes see him, to make 

 proper acknowledgments. As thou mentions J. Hunt's name, it 

 puts me in mind to ask whether thou received the ten guineas I 

 sent by him. Farewell. 



DOCTOR FRANKLIN TO HUMPHRY MARSHALL. 



London, July 9th, 17G9. 



Sir : 



I received your obliging favour of April 13th, with specimens of 

 the several colours suitable for painting, which you have found in 

 different parts of our country. It gives me great pleasure to see 

 them ; and I have shown them to many persons of distinction, to- 

 gether with your letter, which is allowed to contain a great many 

 sensible and shrewd observations. 



There is at present an appearance as if the great ones were 

 about to change their conduct towards us : I believe they begin to 

 be a little sensible of their error. 



It is perhaps too much to expect that they will become tho- 

 roughly wise at once; but a little time, with a prudent, Bteady 

 conduct on our side, will, I hope, set all right. I shall be obliged 

 by a continuance of your correspondence, being, very respectfully, 



sir, 



Your most obedient, humble servant, 



B. Frank l i.v.* 



* Those letters of Dr. Franklin, which were not sent by a private convex 

 were forwarded post-free, and are endorsed by him at the lower left-hand corner, 

 with the words " B. Free Franklin:' 



