loo Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



Indians; this, he thinks, he can execute better in England; well assured 

 of his capacity. A. L. S. i p. II, 190. 



From James Parker. 1769. August 14. New York. 

 Enclosing the second bill for £200 sterling. A. L. S. i p. II, 191. 



From John Alleyne. 1769. September 5. 



Asks Franklin's advice on behalf of a reverend friend who has 

 the chance of accepting a living in the Island of St. John; high charac- 

 ter of this friend. A. L. S. 2 p. II, 192. 



From James Parker. 1769. September 12. New York. 



Death of the Governor, Sir Henry Moore, of a bloody flux; expected 

 that old Mr. Colden, though weakly and infirm, will administer the 

 government again; wishes Franklin had the inclination and interest to 

 procure it for himself. A. L. S. i p. II, 193. 



Fro?n E[phraim] Brown. 1769. September 15. Oxford. 



Acknowledging his favor of the 13th inst., and accepting his loan of 

 three guineas, which must go towards the doctor's bill ; his apothe- 

 cary's bill unpaid. His wretched state of health; advisability of going to 

 a hospital in London. A. L. S. i p. II, 194. 



From James Parker. 1769. October 5. New York. 



Has been laid up with an excruciating fit of the gout. Mr. Babcock 

 has left the New Haven Post-office; has sent a commission to Mr. Kelby, 

 in his stead, who has qualified; has hinted to Mr. Colden, who is a 

 good deal in arrear again, that as bills are low now, it would be agreeable 

 to send, but he has not regarded it. Anxious to hear from Franklin, 

 that he may resign his position in the custom-house in Mr. Robinson's 

 favor. Sends book of accounts, also bill of exchange. A. L. S. i p. 



n, 195. 



From James Parker. 1769. October 6. New York. 



Scarce able to creep about; has not touched B. Mecom's books as 

 yet. Enclosing two bills from Mr. Hubbart. A. L. S. i p. II, 196. 



From [Sir] Grey Cooper. 1769. October 13. Kew Cape. 

 Will come to town on Monday next and will take him back, if 

 he is disengaged. A. L. S. i p. LXIX, 68. 



