90 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From J[oseph] Priestley. 1768. November 28. Leeds, 

 According to his promise sends Franklin the other paper containing 

 an account of experiments, which he desires him to lay before the Royal 

 Society. Has materials for another short paper of miscellaneous experi- 

 ments, but thinks it better to wait until he has completed his study con- 

 cerning magnetism. Hopes American affairs have assumed a better 

 aspect. A. L. S. i p. H, 151. 



From [Thomas Wharton] ? 1768. December 2. Philadelphia. 

 An account of Sir William Johnson's conference and treaty with the 

 Six Nations. (Incomplete.) L. 4 p. XLIX, 77. 



From Samuel Fayerweather. 1768. December 5. Cambridge, N. E. 

 Pays Franklin many florid compliments on his greatness and learn- 

 ing. Asks his influence in procuring the title of LL.D. at one of the 

 universities of Great Britain for his friend, Mr. Winthrop, professor 

 of mathematics at Cambridge, N. E. ; the inestimable advantage this 

 will prove to Mr. Winthrop. His own sphere a small one; takes charge 

 of a small flock in the sacerdotal way ; for divertisement, enjoys a chase 

 of beagle hunting. Gives Franklin news of his old friend, Harry 

 Babcock. A. L. S. 3 P- II» 152. 



From James Parker. 1768. December 12. New York. 



Times dull and melancholy. Concerning the disposition of books 

 sent him formerly by Hamilton and Balfour of Scotland. Not able to 

 bring Holt to an account; thinks he is using his wife's money to live. 

 Enclosing a letter for his son. A. L. S. 2 p. II, 205. 



From William Robertson. 1768. December 12. Edinburgh College. 



Acknowledging his favor of the 26th ult. recommending Mr. Rogers 

 of New York to a degree in divinity; his absolute confidence in Frank- 

 lin's opinion, confirmed, however, in this case by other testimony; accord- 

 ingly, the degree is conferred upon Mr. Rogers and his diploma will be 

 sent by the first opportunity. A. L. S. 2 p. II, 153. 



From N[oble] W[imberly] Jones. 

 1768. December 24. Savannah, Ga. 

 With an address from the Assembly of Georgia to The King. A. L. 

 S. 2 p. II, 154- 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VII, 425). 



