Letters to Benjamin Franklin 8i 



From James Parker. 1768, January 30. New York. 



Holt denies that he ever sent to Mr. Strahan for any books; begs 

 Franklin to ask Mr. Strahan if he ever received any orders for books 

 in Holt's handwriting. A. L. S. i p. 



A. E. by Franklin. Asking Mr. Strahan to peruse this and enable 

 him to send a proper answer. II, ill. 



From Tho[mas] Wharton. 1768. February 9. Philadelphia. 



The horrid murders committed by Frederick Stump ; account of his 

 capture. The House improves every opportunity to urge the Governor 

 to do his duty by bringing those wretches to the just test of the law. 

 Prevalence of a disposition in the inhabitants of Cumberland Co. to sup- 

 port all persons who kill Indians; while this lawless disposition con- 

 tinues, there is little hope of peace with the natives. Patterson's life in 

 danger. A proposition that the Assembly shall give about £3000 to the 

 northern tribes and the western Indians for the wiping away the blood 

 of their warriors and relatives spilt at a time of peace. Their party 

 stronger in the House than ever before ; great hopes of a change of Gov- 

 ernment. A. L. S. 3 p. II, 112. 



From Martha Johnson. 1768, February 15. Letchlade. 

 Hopes Nancy behaves herself; trusts Franklin will chide her if she 

 doesn't. Begs him to think of poor Sammy and get him provided for if 

 possible. A. L. S. i p. II, 114. 



From Henry Home [Lord Karnes]. 1768. February. 18. Edinburgh. 

 Has bought a house in Edinburgh; most complete in every respect, 

 except that one of the chimneys smokes; applies to Franklin for a 

 remedy; has been thinking lately of adopting his Philadelphia grate, as it 

 promises to save coal. Will give him great joy to entertain Franklin. 

 L. S. I p. II, 113. 



Printed in Works (Smyth, V, io6). 



From James Parker. 1768. February 25. New York. 



Acknowledging favors of Dec. 2d and 12th. A detailed account of 

 the New Haven affair and the stoppage of the Hartford rider; this 

 latter action has caused a general outcry against him; gives Franklin a 

 true statement of the case. Concerning his responsibility for the books he 

 had of Hamilton and Balfour. Longs to bring Holt to a settlement 

 before he dies. Struggles hard but cannot support himself in this very 

 dear town. A. L. S. 2 p. II, 115. 



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