Letters to Benjamin Franklin 17 



From Jacob Duche, Jr. 1757. May 6. Philadelphia. 



Begs him to take charge of the enclosed letters which are directed to 

 gentlemen with whom he [Franklin] is personally acquainted; wishes 

 him the highest success in his laudable undertakings. A. L. S. i p. 



I, 49. 



From . 1757. May lO. Philadelphia. 



Desires this letter containing a minute account of a new clock he has 

 invented laid before the Royal Society of London. A. L. 2 p. (Final 

 part missing.) LVIII, 99 



From Isaac Norris. 1757. October 17. Philadelphia. 



Pleased to hear of his safe arrival, by a letter from Exeter. Con- 

 cerning Indian affairs; proprietary purchases; conduct of certain gentle- 

 men at the last Treaty of Easton; Geo. Croghan their tool; minutes 

 tampered with; thinks the deed of 1718 was suppressed during the 

 conferences. Indians exasperated ; Delawares acting openly against 

 the Mohawks and those they apprehend to be their oppressors in Penn- 

 sylvania. Sales of land made by John Penn about the year 1734; dis- 

 pute over titles. Late elections. New Castle Convention likely to meet 

 during the year. The House dissatisfied with Richard Partridge [Agent 

 at Court for New Jersey]. No word from Gen. Stanwix since his 

 election. A. L. S. 6 p. I, 50. 



From . [1757.] 



Acknowledging Franklin's excellent Observations on the Increase of 

 Mankind. Some observations on the influence manners have always 

 had on the numbers of a people and their political prosperity. L. 2 p. 

 (Final part missing.) LVIII, 98. 



From W[illia]m Hunter. [Circa 1757?] Wednesday. 



Desiring drafts for three or four hundred pounds on Franklin's 

 banker. His sister wants one of twenty pounds for marketing. A. 

 L. S. I p. XL, 2. 



From William Dunlap. 175 7- 1764. 

 Post-office accounts. Mem. 7 p. LXVII, 1 05-1 08. 



