Letters to Benjamin Franklin 13 



From William Daniell. 1755. July 4. Kingston. 



Asking to know how much paper he has received and what his in- 

 debtedness amounts to. Encloses some newspapers. A. L. S. i p. I, 36. 



From Dan[iel] Claus. 1755. September 11. Lake George. 



Containing a detailed and graphic account of the expedition against 

 Crown Point, led by Gen. Johnson [afterwards Sir William Johnson, 

 Baronet], ending in the defeat of the French. Number of dead and 

 wounded; Gen. Johnson wounded in the thigh; Baron de Dieskau 

 brought in wounded; details a conversation he had with him; declared 

 600 Indians and 200 white had defeated Gen. Braddock. Hopes to go 

 forward with utmost despatch. A. L. S. 3 p. I, 37. 



From William Shipley. 1755. September 13. London. 



Read with great pleasure Mr. Franklin's Plan for promoting Useful 

 Knowledge among the British plantations in America. Introduces him- 

 self as Secretary of the Premium Society in London ; invites Mr. Frank- 

 lin to become one of their Correspondent Members ; explains the purpose 

 of the Society; fine results expected from this organization; encloses list 

 of members (4 p.). A. L. S. 3 p. I, 38. 



Fro w William Shirley. 1755. September 17. Oswego. 



Acknowledging favors of the ist and 4th inst. Concerning the pay- 

 ment due Franklin for engaging the wagons and horses for the use of 

 the late Gen. Braddock's army; importance of that service; has written 

 Gov. Morris to appoint three good men to liquidate and adjust those 

 accounts. Greatly pressed for time; expects to move in a few days for 

 Niagara. A. L. S. i p. I, 39. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VII, 94). 



From E. Hubbart. 1755. December i. Boston. 



Containing expressions of great affection and regard ; likens him to one 

 of the noble Romans; begs him to refrain from such an excess of good- 

 ness, otherwise he will occupy Heaven alone. Her father suffering 

 much, though patiently, from his disorder; disappointed in the bill he 

 hoped to send. A. L. S. 3 p. I, 40. 



