26 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



hopes of, before commencing his journey; his distress very great and if 

 Mr. F. does not rescue him, he will be a great sufferer in his business. 

 A. L. S. I p. I, 75^. 



Fro?n P[eter] Collinson. 1763. June 28. London. 



Acknowledging letter, with inclosure to be forwarded to Mr. Hamil- 

 ton. Mentions box of books again, its contents, etc. Mr. Edwards has 

 published 7th volume of ' Birds and Animals, etc' ; if The Library Co. 

 want to complete their set, let them send in time. A. L. S. i p. I, 76. 



From [Alexander Small], 1763. Julys. London. 



Sending him six pounds of burnet seed and explaining its manifold 

 advantages. Promises him the seeds of an uncommonly good cabbage, 

 which grows in Anjou. Description of the new hemp machine. A. L. 

 4 p. (Final part missing.) LVIII, 50' 



From P[eter] Collinson. 1763. August 23. London. 



Entertainment given to Pennsylvania's new Governor [John Penn] ; 

 to judge by appearance, he lacks striking abilities, he'll be the easier 

 governed by his uncle; Proprietor Thomas was there and anxious 

 to know if Mr. Franklin was coming over to solicit a revival of Dr. 

 Coxe's grant for lands on the Mississippi. Loss of Lord Egremont, hopes 

 they may be as happy in the new appointment. Concerned at the new 

 rupture with the Indians, reasons for it. Mr. Canton thinks he is for- 

 gotten. Mr. Clark, chaplain to the Earl of Bristol, has published a 

 modern history of Spain. Their friend Hamilton sends thanks for in- 

 structions and hopes Franklin will be tempted over soon. A. L. S. 4 p. 



1,77. 



From Sam[ue]l Engs. 1763. September 3. Norfolk, Va. 



Recalls meeting Mr. Franklin at the house of his worthy partner, Mr. 

 Collins, of Rhode Island. Lately arrived from England, but finds 

 climate of Virginia so disagreeable, has decided to go to Philadelphia. 

 Compliments Franklin on his discoveries, experiments and signal ser- 

 vices. Having occasion for a trifle of cash, took the liberty to draw on 

 Mr. Franklin for a small amount for travelling expenses to Philadelphia; 

 will remit the money as soon as he arrives in that city. A. L. S. 2 p. 



1,78. 



