86 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From . 1768. June 16. Versailles. 



Giving an account of two incidents which recently happened in which 

 the young Dauphin displayed good qualities and a high sense of justice. 

 Thinks the young Prince gives promise of being a wise and just King. 

 L. 2 p. (In French.) (Copy by Franklin.) L(i)> 29. 



From James Parker. 1768. June 17. New York. 



Acknowledging favor of April 16, with Mr. Strahan's memorandum 

 about Holt; unfortunate that he (Parker) has to pay for books which he 

 never received. His son probably arrived in England; wishes he had 

 sown his wild oats while single; hopes he will be preserved from utter 

 ruin. A. L. S. i p. II, 132. 



From James Parker. 1768. June 29. New York. 



Hears Franklin is about to embark for home; wishes him a good 

 passage. Durst not ask any favors for his son, but trusts to Franklin's 

 kindness. A. L. S. I p. II, 133. 



From Sam[uel] F. Parker. 1768. July i. Deptford. 



Being engaged at Deptford, has been hindered from delivering his 

 letter, which he now sends. A. L. S. I p. II, 134. 



From Capt. Nath[anie]l Falconer. 1768. July 3. Ofi Dover. 



Announcing his landing, after a passage of five weeks and three days. 

 Franklin's family all well when he left home; will wait on Franklin 

 with his letters as soon as he gets to London. A. L. S. i p. II, 135. 



Fror7i James Parker. 1768. July 12. New York. 



Sends this line on the chance of Franklin not having yet left England. 

 Continues to rub along in the old way, but thinks he is almost at the 

 end of his journey. A. L. S. i p. II, 136. 



From George III. 1768. July 20. New York. 



Commission for deciding the boundary line between New York and 

 New Jersey, i sheet, parchment. 



E. Notice that the first meeting will be held on July 1 8th, 1769. 2 p. 

 Parchment. LXXVI, 7. 



