Letters to Benjamin Franklin 19 



From Rebecca Haydock. [Circa 1758?] 20th inst. Philadelphia. 



Concerning a piece of silk which must be manufactured to match 

 her pattern. A. L. S. i p. XL, i. 



From [Sir] John Pringle. [Circa 1758?] 



Asks Dr. Franklin's assistance in treating a lady patient with elec- 

 tricity. A. L. S. 2 p. LXVIII, 72. 



From The University of St. Andrews. 



1759- February 12. St. Andrews. 

 Doctor of Laws Diploma ; alsb contemporary copy with translation of 

 same. D. S. i p. Portfolio. 



From B[enjaniin] Wilson. 1759. April 8. [London.] 



Concerning an experiment of Mr. Colden's in electricity; reasons for 

 not thinking it either surprising or curious. Will satisfy him of the 

 fact by an experiment or two when next they meet. A. L. S. i p. I, 53. 



From P. V. Musschenbrock. 1759. April 15. Leyden. 



Concerning various writers on electricity than which none excel Frank- 

 lin in the explanation of certain mysteries ; urges him to fresh experi- 

 ments. The writer's interest in life is to promote physical and natural 

 science ; thinks they might gain mutual advantage from a correspondence. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. [In Latin.] I, 54. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VII, 186, Note). 



From J. Sargent. [1759.] June 19. 

 Will be glad to see Franklin at his place at all times. Bewails the 

 capture of Quebec. A. L. S. i p. XLI, 106. 



From Isaac Norris. 1759. July 31. Fairhill [near Philadelphia]. 



On the 14th ult. received an order from the Commissioners for 

 some public money to discharge agents' salaries, also a supply for Frank- 

 lin. Encloses copies of five important papers, the first four concerning 

 the Remitting Act, and the fifth, a speech of Gov. Denny's concerning 

 the act for recording warrants and surveys; hopes Mr. Franklin will use 

 his best endeavors to get them confirmed in England, the influence this 

 may have in settling their differences with the Proprietaries. Assures 



