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Polly. Death of his own youngest daughter, Sally, about the same 

 time. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, 2. 



From James Parker. 1767. October 24. New York. 



Has sent power of attorney [i p.] by Capt. Miller. Account of visit 

 to New Haven, and the evidence he gave before the auditors; he and 

 Mr. Ingersoll both thought the auditors inclined to favor Holt; that 

 gentleman to stay some weeks at New Haven ; desired Mr. Ingersoll to 

 attach his house there. Rumor in town that Weyman won't print any 

 more newspapers; his own progress slow. A. L. S. 2 p. II, 99. 



From W[illia]m Franklin. 1767. November 3. Burlington. 



Begs leave to recommend the bearer, Daniel Coxe, of Trenton, to 

 Franklin's civilities and good offices. A. L. S. I p. II, lOO. 



From Tho[mas] Collinson. 1767. November 12. London. 



Returns letter. Inquires concerning the house at Philadelphia. A 

 L. S. I p. LXIX, 67. 



From Tho[mas] Wharton. 1767. November 17. Philadelphia. 



W[illiam] A [Hen] received a letter from T[homas] P[enn], no 

 doubt intended, had it arrived in time, to have facilitated Franklin's 

 rejection as an agent; mentions various remarks in it. Sends him a sup- 

 plement of Goddard's paper that he may see the steps the people in 

 Boston Government are taking; fears consequences if England should 

 act with her usual spirit; his opinion as to what would advance the 

 interest of both countries. Stamp Act has raised a great spirit, especially 

 to the eastward. At present, about 150 sail in port, but business very 

 dull, and must grow worse. Asking Franklin's assistance in purchasing 

 the rights from William Royden's heirs, of certain lands in the Province, 

 for the heirs of Jonah Smith. Recommends to Franklin the bearer of 

 this letter, Enoch Story, as an honest, worthy man. A. L. S. 3 p. 



II, lOI. 



From Tho[mas] "Wharton. 1767. November 18. Philadelphia. 



Enclosing letter from Thomas Livezey ; has delivered for him to Capt. 

 Falkner twelve bottles of wine. A. L. S. i p. II, 102. 



