4 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



Fro ;« James Parker. 1747. September 21. New York. 



Concerning a debt of Mr. Franklin's he is to pay to Mr. De Lancey; 

 Sympathizes with him over his frequent losses. Mr. H. deprived of his 

 position as Councillor, and out of the Governor's favor. Certain ma- 

 terials and their prices. The new type he has used in ' The History of 

 the Rebellion.' Various articles he wishes sent to him. Thanks God 

 the sickness has greatly abated. A. L. S. i p. I, ii. 



Printed in Proc. Mass. Hist. Soc, 2d s., XVI, 190. 



From Dan[iel] Cheston. 1747. September 28. Chester, [Md.]. 



Concerning the order drawn in favor of Mr. Edward Scott; has been 

 unable to procure anything but promises. Suggests that Mr. Franklin 

 should write a threatening line or two, which he will take care to de- 

 liver and enforce. A. L. S. i p. I, 12. 



From Cadwallader Colden. 1 747. September 28. New York. 



Acknowledging favor of the 29th ult. Is particularly desirous of 

 seeing "The Indian History"; gave Mr. Collinson certain papers on 

 that subject with no thoughts of their being published ; the publisher, Mr. 

 Osborne, desires some work; recommended Mr. Franklin to him for 

 trade in that line. Delivered Mr. Franklin's piece on Electricity to 

 Mr. Darling. Asks his aid in the matter of a servant-man, who ran 

 away from him the previous summer; either agree for his time or send 

 him back. Desires news of Mr. Ermet. A. L. S. I p. I, I3' 



From William Strahan. 1748. September 2. London. 



Power of attorney to Benjamin Franklin to collect money from 

 James Read. D. S. i p. LIT, 22. 



From P[eter] Collinson. 1750. February 5. London. 



Sends him all the electrical books and papers he can find. His curious 

 pieces relating to electricity and thunder have been read before the 

 [Royal] Society. Is making a collection of his articles and letters on 

 electricity to put into the hands of the printer to communicate to the 

 public. Account of an earthquake felt on the 8th inst. A. L. S. 4 p. 



LXIX, 50. 



From P[eter] Collinson. 1750. March 27. London. 

 Death of the Prince of Wales. A. L. S. 3 p. LXIX, 51. 



