Letters to Benjamin Franklin 87 



From John Alleyne. [1768. August 13.] Fachiney. 



Returns thanks for congratulations upon his marriage and for his 

 advice. A. L. S. i p. XLII, 23. 



In answer to Dr. Franklin's letter of Aug. 9, 1768, printed in Works (Sparks, 

 VII, 413; Bigelow, IV, 196). 



From John Swinton, Jr. 1768. August 29. Edinburgh. 



Begging him to transmit the enclosed letter to Governor Franklin 

 who was good enough to advance for him four guineas, for which he 

 herewith sends Dr. Franklin an order. A. L. S. i p. II, 137. 



From James Parker. 1768. September i. New York. 



Acknowledging favor of April 20. Concerning the unhappy affair 

 of the books sent him by Franklin; how much money he has already lost 

 through that transaction ; cheated by both his kinsman and Holt, to whom 

 at different times the books were confided; has collected all that are left; 

 will do what he can to repair Franklin's loss. A. L. S. 2 p. II, 138. 



From Pet[er] Timothy. 1768. September 3. Charleston, S. C. 



The bearer is the young man Franklin desired him to inquire about; 

 sketches his history. Mr. Spencer happily settled, owing to Franklin's 

 recommendation. He (Timothy) is the most unpopular man in the 

 Province, since taking a place in the post-office at the time of the Stamp 

 Act. Flourishing condition of South Carolina; many improvements in 

 Charleston. Lawyers, doctors and planters grow rich, merchants do 

 not so well. Great confusion however prevails; people in the back 

 settlements, calling themselves regulators, are in arms and acknowledge 

 no authority; they owe their origin to " Grenville's hellish idea of a 

 Stamp Act." A. L. S. 4 p. II, 139. 



i^row James Parker. 1768. September 10. New York, 



Has not had a line from Franklin for many months ; has heard nothing 

 from his unhappy son, whether he be dead or alive; some mention of him 

 by Franklin would have been appreciated. A. L. S. I p. II, 140. 



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



Sends Franklin news of his son and daughter. Complains of the 

 Nation being in debt, yet five or six commissioners are sent to Boston with 



