30 Letters to Benjamin Franklin . 



From G. Price. 1764, March 7. Fort Prince George. 



Thanking him for the flattering letter he wrote on his behalf to 

 Messrs. Timothy and Limprie. Describes the situation of Fort Prince 

 George and its means of defense ; it has been besieged more than once 

 and almost starved into surrender before succor arrived. Number of 

 Indians in the vicinity; two thousand warriors in the Cherokee Nation 

 who desire peace; also anxious to aid in any movement against the 

 Creeks, who number three or four thousand fighting men. A report that 

 the Creeks have refused to give up the late murderers as demanded by the 

 Governor; more mischief expected from that quarter. A. L. S. 4 p. 



1,87. 



From Thomas Moffat. 1764. May 12. Newport, R. I 



Acknowledging favor of 9th ult. Highest degree of heat and cold 

 at Newport, curious about the same in Philadelphia. Causes which pro- 

 duce yellow or bilious fever. His views as to their College. Agitated 

 by imperfect rumors from Esgland about their Charter. A. L. S. 



2 p. I, 88. 



From Jno. Canton. 1764. June 29. London. 



Acknowledging favor of March 14th. Mr. Kinnersley's first experi- 

 ment in electricity truly a beautiful one; what it proves; his second 

 experiment an extraordinary one; has endeavored in vain to make it in 

 England. Mr. Bowdoin's telescope in Mr. Nairne's hands, who is 

 making a pedestal for it. Describes certain experiments he has made, 

 showing the difference in the compressibility of water, in winter and 

 summer. Other members of the Club send their compliments. A. L. S. 



3 p. I» 89. 

 Printed in Works (Sparks, VI, 256). 



From John Mills. 1764. July 12. London. 



Acknowledging his favor of March 10 by Mr. Shadwell. Thanks 

 him for presenting to Col. Elliot the first volume of his ' Husbandry ' ; 

 requests his acceptance of the rest of that work as a mark of esteem for 

 the memory of his father. Dr. Elliot. Delay in getting the remaining 

 volumes. Sends the fourth volume to Franklin. Greatly obliged for 

 list of American book sellers; will make use of it when his fifth and last 

 volume is completed. Various American seeds he is sending to the So- 

 ciety of Agriculture, Arts and Sciences at Rennes. A. L S. i p. I, 90. 



