ii6 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From . \_Circa 1770.] 



Sends money to pay expenses of bringing certain books to his country. 

 Asks for data of the lives of the most eminent members of the Royal 

 Society. L. 2 p. L(ii), 26. 



From Jno. Hawkesworth. 1771. January 5. Bromley, Kent. 



Mr. Ackland is a candidate for the afternoon preachership at the 

 Foundling Hospital; recommends him to Franklin's assistance. A. 

 L. S. I p. Ill, 40. 



From John Foxcroft. 1771. January 14. Philadelphia. 



Introducing his brother, whom he hopes Franklin will take cordially 

 by the hand; his brother's business in London; shares with Franklin 

 his fondness for chess. Quite happy at hearing that there is a favorable 

 disposition in England towards the Colonies. Trade beginning to look 

 up; an Act to encourage and extend the trade of America would be an 

 act of grace indeed, worthy of the British Senate, and productive of 

 great results at the time. Concerning certain accusations made against 

 him; their probable source; account of a conversation with Mr. Black- 

 burn in which the latter abused Franklin; some warmth occasioned by 

 the writer's calling himself an American; stated his belief that a good 

 American and a good Englishman were synonymous terms. A. L. S. 

 4 p. Ill, 41. 



From Jona[than] Williams [Sr.]. 1771. January ig. Boston. 



Happy to learn of his son's and brother's safe arrival. Will send to 

 Mr. Pease for the bond and shall recover the money. Shall take pleasure 

 to encourage his benevolent scheme. Answered his letters in regard 

 to the lottery; decided to risk the two tickets and gave his account 

 current credit for the balance as he directed in the past. Has not yet 

 been able to let his house. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, 5. 



From [Thomas] Life. 1771. January 24. London. 



Has arranged for a conference of Dr. Franklin, Mr. Jackson and Mr. 

 Life, for the 30th inst. in reference to the Georgia Acts. Would like 

 a previous meeting with Dr. Franklin. L. in 3d P. i p. LII, 84. 



