Letters to Benjamin Franklin 105 



From T[homas] Viny. 1770. January 13. Tenterden. 



Pays Franklin many compliments. Has sold that part of his estate 

 he mentioned to Franklin. [MS. mutilated.] Account of ' a tender 

 scene,' which so sensibly affected him that he doubts he has ' philosophy 

 enough to encounter so passionate a farewell ' ; nothing short of stub- 

 born persecution can steel his fortitude. A. L. S. 2 p. Ill, 2. 



FroTn Dr. [John] Blair. [^Circa 1770.] January 13. 



Acquaints him that Lady Irwin and one or two ladies with her, pro- 

 pose visiting him [in Craven street] ; if agreeable, Mr. George Lewis 

 Scott and Mr. Strahan will be of the party. A. L. in 3d P. i p. 



XLIV, 208. 



From John Whitehurst. 1770. January 18. Derby. 



Asking Franklin's favor on behalf of a young artist, named Powell, 

 who is desirous of studying art under Mr. West. Concerned at 

 Franklin's intention of leaving London in the spring; expects to wait 

 on him 'ere that time. Hopes he received a ham by the Derby stage. 

 Desires his sentiments on what will be done about the duties imposed 

 on North America. A. L. S. 2 p. Ill, 3- 



From James Parker. 1770. February 2. New York. 



Concerning certain bills of exchange he has sent Franklin. Has 

 resigned his place in the Custom-house. B. Mecom's effects to be sold 

 at auction. The New York Chronicle flourished a while, but was soon 

 dropped. Hopes by degrees to work out of debt, if he shall retain his 

 place in the Post-OfiRce. A. L. S. 2 p. Ill, 4. 



Printed in Proc. Mass. Hist. Soc, 2d Ser., XVI, 220. 



From Jos[eph] Smith. 1770. February 6. Burlington [N. J.]. 



Enclosing printed copies of Acts passed at last session of Assembly; one 

 among them is the Act for striking £100,000 in bills of credit; wishes 

 the King's assent may be obtained to it before the breaking up of 

 Parliament. A. L. S. i p. Ill, 5- 



From Sam[uel] Potts. \_Circa 1770?] February 15. London. 



Have no North American boat on this side consequently no mail was 

 made up last Saturday night for New York. The general post-office does 

 not supply horns; they are purchased by the post boys. A. L. S. i p. 



LXIX, 82. 



