2 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



ists," ^ lately printed by Franklin ; intends to write an answer to the 

 former, which will deal with the principal matters in the " Querists." 

 Had the pleasure of discoursing with Franklin's brother in his pass 

 through his place. Trusts that notwithstanding Mr. Franklin's gifts 

 of Nature, he may be kept humble and be enabled to improve his uncom- 

 mon genius for God's glory, his own and others' benefits. A. L. S. i p. 

 ' See Hildeburn's Issues of the Penna. Press, No. 647. I| 2. 



From Jacob Spicer. 1742. September 20. Cape May. 



Asking him to insert the enclosed advertisement; will pay also for his 

 subscription to Mr. Franklin's Gazette. A. L. S. i p. I, 3. 



From W[illia]m Dames. 1746. March 16. 



Asking that all his letters may be forwarded to him. A. L. S. i p. 



1,4. 

 Fro7n P[eter] Collinson. 1747. June i. London. 

 Books sent by Elias Bland. A. L. S. i p. LXIX, 49. 



From [Rev.] G[eorge] W[hitefield]. 1747. June 23. 



Thanks him for the preamble to the subscription which has for its 

 purpose the raising of funds for the support of the orphan house in which 

 he is personally interested. [Mutilated.] A. L. S. 4 p. XLIV, i. 



From James Turner. 1747. July 6. Boston. 



Sends a seal ordered for Mr. Read; apologizes for having kept him 

 waiting so long but has been involved in large, unprofitable silver-smith's 

 work. Regrets the price he mentioned for the seal, the work being far 

 more than he expected; however, will stand strictly to his bargain, and 

 trusts to his generosity to pay the extra amount. Would be glad of an 

 opportunity to do any engraving. A. L. S. I p. I, 5« 



From G. Row — . 1747. July 21. North East. 



Requests Dr. Franklin to forward to him any letters which he may 

 have or which may arrive for him from Virginia in his care. A. L. 

 I p. XLIV, 2. 



