62 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



Frofji E[phraim] Brown. 1766. August 25. Philadelphia. 



Having previously announced the death of Franklin's worthy brother 

 [Peter], must now inform him of the death of his widow; nothing to 

 hinder him now from embracing Franklin's generous offer to put him 

 into a printing office in London. Is going to resign the post-office to Mr. 

 Thos. Foxcroft; intends working with Mr. Hall until he hears from 

 Franklin. Mrs. Franklin having left no will, her promise to leave him 

 the little she possesed is of no value. A. L. S. 2 p. II, 34. 



From James Parker. 1766, August 27. New York. 



His son's sickness and his own ill health. Holt's promise to pay him 

 on the first of next month not to be depended on. Every farthing of his 

 allowance goes in the necessaries of life; wishes his salary as Comp- 

 troller could be made more nearly adequate to his services. Very little 

 stationery sold in his shop ; too much competition. Benny Mecom gen- 

 erous in promises but never in payments. A. L. S. 3 p. II, 35. 



From Sam[uel] Wharton. 1766. August 30. Philadelphia. 



Introducing Dr. Jonathan Potts, son of Franklin's friend, John 

 Potts, Esq., who goes to Europe to continue his studies in medicine. 

 A. L. S. I p. II, 36. 



From Anth[ony] Tissington. 1766. August 30. Alfreton. 



Trusts Franklin's German town was pleasing to himself and useful 

 to Sir J. Pringle. Account of his wife's recent illness. Hopes he has 

 received his paper on Mineral Customs. Desires a visit from Franklin. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. II, 37. 



From Jos[eph] Galloway. [1766. August. Philadelphia.] 

 Introducing Jonathan Potts. A. L. S. i p. XLII, 5. 



From W[illia]m Sturgeon. 1766. September i. Philadelphia. 



His health so poor that he has been obliged to retire into the country. 

 The mission of Burlington being left vacant by the death of Mr. 

 Campbell, asks Franklin to intercede with the Society on his behalf 

 A. L. S. I p. II, 38. 



