Letters to Benjamin Franklin 37 



From [Samuel Wharton]. 1764. December 19. Philadelphia. 



Reply of the Protestors in the Assembly to Dr. Franklin's Remarks. 

 Relation of the Chief Justice [William Allen] and Mr. [John] Dick- 

 inson to the Protestors. LVIII, 33. 



From David Hall. 1764. December 20. Philadelphia. 



Mrs. Franklin, Sally and his son all well. Sends him that day's 

 paper in which there is an article on Franklin's behalf by John Hughes, 

 desiring the author or authors of an " Answer " to Franklin's " Re- 

 marks " to publish his or their names. Gives him a full account of the 

 escape of the six Shawanese hostages and the reasons for it. A very bad 

 gang about town, who every night rob houses or attack people, so 

 expects another hanging bout soon; road also infested by highwaymen. 

 A. L, S. 2 p. I, 114. 



From John Ross, 1764. December 20. Philadelphia. 



The most important matter since Franklin's departure has been the 

 issuing new Commissions of Peace for this county and the counties of 

 Chester and Bucks; various appointments made; names of men omitted. 

 Opinions concerning change of Government ; thinks the majority of 

 people desire " their dear Sovereign " to rule over them if their present 

 liberties granted by Charter are preserved. Persuaded that Franklin 

 together with Mr. Jackson, will do everj^thing to promote the happi- 

 ness, prosperity and peace of the colonies in general, and this province 

 in particular. L. S. i p. I, 115. 



From [Springett] Penn. 1764. December 22. Dublin. 



Congratulates Dr. Franklin on his safe arrival in London ; asks him 

 to consult with Mr. Life in regard to putting in his claim in case his 

 Majesty takes the government of Pennsylvania on himself; wants to be 

 informed whether the intail at Pennsbury is barred. L. i p. XLIV, 3. 



From Marg[aret] Stevenson. [Circa 1764? London.] 



Asks Dr. Franklin to bring his family to England. Has had poor 

 health. Her lodgers. Thanks for cranberries sent. A. L. S. 4 p. 



XLII, 21. 



