78 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Tho[ma]s Livezey. 

 1767. November 18. Roxbury Township, Philadelphia Co. 



Informing him that he has sent him by Captain Falkner twelve bottles 

 of wine made from wild grapes on his own place ; hopes it may warm the 

 hearts of all who taste it with a love for America. Despairs of a change 

 of Government until after the death of Thomas Penn ; wishes he could 

 be prevailed on to die for the good of the people, and thus make his 

 name as immortal as Samson's death did his. A. L. S. 2 p. II, 103. 



Printed in Works (Smyth, V, 103). 



From C[adwalader] Evans. 1767. November 20. Philadelphia. 



Acknowledging favor of August 5th and also Dr. Baker's ingenious 

 investigation of the cause of Devonshire colic; he deserves the thanks of 

 that county in particular and of all the world where wine and cider are 

 drank; compares their own tendency to colic with that of other nations. 

 Sends him a catalogue of the medical books in their library; thanks 

 Franklin for the interest he has taken in the scheme. Account of the 

 annual election; none now so hardy as to speak against Franklin. 

 Question of the colonies manufacturing articles to rival other nations 

 rather than Great Britain. A. L. S. 4 p. II, 104. 



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



The affair at New Haven terminated by Holt having to pay Mr. 

 Ingersoll £48, which he has since done. If he can but hold out a year 

 or two, expects to bring his newspaper through successfully; at present 

 it's a hard struggle. Price of writing-paper higher, owing to the new 

 duty, also his labors in the custom-house increased. Weyman continues 

 in public service; his paper, a jumble of lies and truth, expressed in the 

 vilest language. A. L. S. 2 p. II, 105. 



Fro/// James Parker. 1767. December 24. New York. 



Issue of trial of Post-Office vs. Holt. Has suiifered lately with a 

 fever and gout, but is now better. Concerning the payment of his 

 salary in the Custom-House. The Thursday's post by way of Hartford 

 to Boston is to be stopped ; a rider from Hartford to New London will 

 answer all purposes. Intends altering his paper to Monday; every day 

 sees a slight increase. The new duties make a great noise on the conti- 

 nent, but not so much at home ; the poor people complain much, and yet 



