Letters to Benjamin Franklin 113 



From John Bartram. 1770. November 24. [Philadelphia.] 



Acknowledging the pamphlet and picture of his dear Peter Collinson, 

 which he has added to those of Linnaeus, Franklin and Edwards; de- 

 sires to add a picture of Dr. Fothergill to the collection. Can hear 

 nothing of the continuation of the King's bounty; William Young 

 blusters stoutly of his being the botanist to their Majesties, the King 

 and Queen of England. Sends a box of seeds. Begs Franklin to 

 " squeeze out a few lines " as often as convenient. A. L. S. i p. 



in, 34. 



From [Barbeu Dubourg]. 1770. November 25. Paris. 



Has received copies of the English translation of his little " Code." 

 The translation might well pass for the original, it is so well done. The 

 work did not cause much sensation in Paris, but it was very well re- 

 ceived in London, and a second edition is about to be published there. 

 Has made many changes and additions since the first edition, which he 

 hopes his translator will render into English. Requests Franklin to 

 send a copy of the second edition in English to Miss Pitt, sister of the 

 Earl of Chatham, to whom he is indebted for many kindnesses. In- 

 tends to publish also soon a " Digest of Humanity " or a commentary on 

 the " Code," under the assumed name of M. Tone, of Philadelphia. 

 Thanks Franklin for his kind reception of his friend, M. Frey, when 

 the latter was in London. A. L. 4 p. (In French.) XLIV, 4. 



From [Thomas] Life. 1770. November 30. [London.] 



Acquaints Franklin that the Georgia Acts are referred to Mr. Jack- 

 son; wishes to have an attendance on Mr. Jackson before he makes 

 his report. A. L. in 3d P. Ill, 35. 



From Tho[ma]s Life. 1770. November to 1771. February. 



Account for legal services to Dr. Franklin as Agent for the Colonies. 

 Mem. S. 2 p. LXIX, 108. 



From Jos[eph] Smith. 1770. December 8. Burlington. 



Has received his favors of March 19, April 10 and 12, and June 11, 

 and communicated them to the Committee of Correspondence, who laid 

 them before the House of Assembly, where they gave general satisfac- 

 tion. The House determined not to allow Sherwood the balance he 



