io8 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



of one, Lewis Jones, for counterfeiting bills; he was assigned to him 

 by Franklin and after serving his time left ; for his father's sake, gave all 

 the testimony he could in his favor; his final acquittal. A. L. S. 2 p. 



Ill, 12. 



Printed in Proc. Mass. Hist. Soc, 2d Ser., XVI, 224. 



From F[rancis] Hopkinson. 1770. April 23. Philadelphia. 



Lord North's favor instrumental in obtaining something for his 

 benefit; has written to the Bishop of Worcester on the subject. Has 

 thought if Beckford should complete what he has been so long about, — 

 and really die, he might, with the influence of his friends, gain the 

 office of Collectorship of Philadelphia. Asks Franklin's interest and 

 attention in this matter. Contemplates a trip to England. A. L. S. 



2 p. in, 13. 



From James Parker. 1770. April 25. New York. 



Enclosing bill of exchange. Lewis Jones has just been to thank 

 him for the help he gave him in his trial ; entreated him not to write 

 the news to his father; promised amendment; has Franklin's name 

 to thank for the Judge's favorable verdict. A. L. S. I p. Ill, 14. 



Printed in Proc. Mass. Hist. Soc, 2d Ser., XVI, 226. 



From The D[eputy] Postmaster General. 



'1770. April 26. General Post-Office, North America. 



A circular letter enclosing the rates of postage. Printed. L. i p. 



LVIII, 54. 

 From Robert Rogers. 1770. May 4. 



Encloses an estimate and account of the peltry and fur trade of the 

 district of Michilimakinac. The estimate gives the probable cost of 

 carrying on the trade with the outposts as £60,898. If the trade be 

 confined to the one post at Michilimakinac the cost would be much 

 smaller but the Spaniards would work up the outposts. Greatly favors 

 extension of the trade and recommends a plan of civil government for 

 the district. 27 p. A. L. S. i p. LIII, 4. 



By The Commons House of Assembly, Georgia. 1770. May 10. 



Instructions to their Agent in Great Britain. Attested copy. 2 p. 



LII, 78. 



