Letters to Benjamin Franklin 31 



From . 1764. August 8. Philadelphia. 



Interested in reading Dr. Pringle's account of the meteor; efforts he 

 has made to obtain an accurate account of the one which appeared in 

 Philadelphia on the 20th of July, 1764. L. I p. (Mutilated.) 



LVIII, loi. 



From T. Becket. 1764. August 10. London. 

 Acknowledging favor of June 17th; confesses that Franklin's resent- 

 ment against him is just; reasons for his delay in sending certain prom- 

 ised articles; assures him it will not happen again. Sends him two 

 packets of reviews, magazines and four pamphlets. A. L. S. 2 p. I, 91. 



From [Col.] Henry Bouquet. 1764. August 10. Carlisle. 

 Desertion has reduced his two battalions to about 750 men ; cannot 

 spare so many from his small force; is therefore obliged to apply to the 

 Governor and Commissioners for money to recruit the number lost; 

 begs him to use all his influence with the Board to obtain this favor 

 speedily. Situation quiet, neither disturbed by their active enemy, nor 

 assisted by their indolent frontier friends. A. L. S. 2 p. (In dupli- 

 cate.) I, 92 and 93. 



From Henry Bouquet. 1764. August 22. Fort Loudoun. 



Expressing his gratitude to Franklin and his sincere affection for him. 

 Sorry to hear his sentiments concerning the government have raised him 

 up enemies ; wishes the unhappy disputes in the province might be 

 amicably adjusted. Points out certain errors in the Government. Min- 

 istry appear averse to Proprietary governments. Board of Trade has 

 just overset the fine superstructure raised by Lord Egmont, upon the 

 expectation of a grant for the Island of St. John; sends his plan which 

 is much approved of in England. Perused with pleasure the papers, Mr. 

 Franklin sent him ; wishes the plan of a military frontier could be put 

 in execution. Expects no disturbance until the Ohio is crossed. A. 

 L. S. 3 p. I, 94. 



From Henry Bouquet. 1764. August 22. Fort Loudoun. 



Acknowledging favor of i6th inst. with the welcome account that his 

 request to the Governor had been granted ; grateful for Franklin's 

 warm support. Recapitulates various times when Franklin has promoted 

 the service, rendering timely aid to Gen. Shirley, Gen. Braddock, Lord 

 Loudoun and finally to himself in the execution of the present Act. A. 

 L. S. 3 p. (In duplicate.) I, 95 and 93. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VII, 262). 



