98 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



and filch reputation from their knowledge; what confirmed him in 

 this opinion. Gives data concerning parts taken in observing transit. 

 A year previous sent Franklin, at the request of Wm. Henry of Lancas- 

 ter, a draft of a register he had invented to regulate the heat in fire- 

 works. Mr. Galloway's health. Capt. Dowell's widow, daughter of 

 Franklin's old friend, Oswald Peel, sails for London. Recommends 

 temperance, amid luxuries, to Mr. Wharton. A. L S. 2 p. II, 180. 



From Anth[ony] Tissington. 1769. June 13. Alfreton. 



For three weeks after leaving London lay ill of its smoke. En- 

 closing letter from Richard Parkin, the j'oung gentleman who dined 

 with Franklin ; directs him where to send his answer. His wife much 

 stronger. Glad to learn American affairs are to be settled to Frank- 

 lin's liking. A. L. S. i p. II, 181. 



jprom James Parker. 1769. June 18. New York. 



Mr. Chew's insolvency ; his omission to pay the rider £33 98s., due him ; 

 cannot let the poor rider suffer. Concerning his purpose to resign from 

 the custom-house, but will continue till he hears from Franklin ; thinks 

 the position would be an excellent one for Mr. Robinson. A. L. S. 2 p. 



II, 182. 

 From James Parker. 1769. June 28. New York. 

 Enclosing two bills of exchange. A. L. S. i p. II, 183. 



From James Elphinston. 1769. July 4. 



Receipted bill for the board and education of Master William 

 Temple [Franklin] for a half year. D. S. i p. LII, 67. 



From C[adwala(ier] Evans. 1769. July 15. Philadelphia. 



Sent him Owen Biddle's and Joel Bailey's observations of the Transit 

 of Venus, at Cape Henlopen. Choice of Franklin as president of the 

 Philosophical Society. Recommends the culture of silk in America; how 

 to defray the expense of a trial. A. L. S. i p. II, 184. 



From Hannah Walker. 1769. July 17. Westbury. 



Has been ill for six weeks with an intermittent fever ; begs Franklin's 

 forgiveness, with tears, for having offended him; prays daily for his 

 good health and well-being. A. L. S. i p. II, 136^. 



