Letters to Benjamin Franklin ioi 



From Tho[mas] Clifford. 1769. October 21. Philadelphia. 



Introducing Thomas Clifford, Jr.; desires Franklin's friendly notice 

 of him. A. L. S. i p. II, 198. 



From Henry Elwes. 1769. October 22. Plymouth. 



Has letters for Dr. Franklin which are to be delivered in person. 

 A. L. S. I p. LXIX, 70. 



From Committee of the Town of Boston. 1769. October 23. Boston. 



Transmitting a correspondence with Gov. Bernard, Gen. Gage and 

 Com. Hood. L. S. Thomas Cushing et al. 2 p. (Copy.) II, 198^. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VII, 459). 



From Anth[ony] Tissington. 1769. October 27. Hercules Pillars. 



Arrived safely. Hopes to see Dr. Franklin soon. A. L. S. i p. 



LXIX, 71. 



From James Parker. 1769. October 30. New York. 



Still weak from his last severe fit of the gout; scarce able to write. 

 In daily expectation of letters from Franklin. A. L. S. i p. II, 199. 



From William Strahan. 1769. November 22. London. 



Informs him that his Majesty's servants have in contemplation, first, 

 to relieve the Colonies from the taxes complained of; and secondly, to 

 preserve the honor, dignity and supremacy of the British legislature over 

 all his Majesty's dominions. Begs him to answer his queries respecting 

 American affairs. L. S. 2 p. (Copy in French.) XLV, 36a. 



Printed in Works (Smyth, V, 236). 



From M[icliae]l Hillegas. 1769. November 25. Philadelphia. 



Acknowledging Franklin's kind letter of July 13th to the Nova Scotia 

 adventurers. Asks Franklin's opinion about roofing houses with copper 

 instead of shingles, and about how much it would cost. Reminds him 

 of his old troublesome commission, to wit, the glasses for his Ar- 

 monica. A. L. S. 2 p. II, 200. 



