Letters to Benjamin Franklin 119 



From Alex[ander] Wilson. 1771. April 14. College, Glasgow. 



Concerning some fonts of printing types; the price and quality; these 

 terms proving agreeable, will be much obliged for orders. A. L. S. 

 2 p. Ill, 49- 



Frotn Jos[eph] Galloway. 1771. April 23. Philadelphia. 



Recommending Mr. Nicholas Biddle to Franklin's advice and as- 

 sistance; the merchant service has hitherto claimed his attention but his 

 ambition incites him to some more honorable pursuit ; either the navy, 

 or, should peace continue, a berth in the East India Co. A. L. S. 2 p. 



Ill, 50. 



From Eliza [be] th Empson. 1771. April 23. Poole. 



Returning thanks for the money Franklin was kind enough to allow 

 her; afraid that he is displeased with the freedom she has taken; her 

 miserable situation without friends or money; disappointed that he is 

 unable to do anything for Mr. Empson. A. L. S. i p. [Mutilated.] 



HI, 51. 



From [Thomas] Life. 1771. April 26. London. 



Expressing regret that owing to business of very great consequence 

 he has not been able to wait on Franklin about the Georgia affair; 

 makes an appointment for Monday. L. in 3d P. Ill, 52. 



From J. G. Lottilby. 1771. April 27. Dublin. 



Question of printing-presses, forms, types, etc. An invention he has 

 made which will alarm the whole fraternity of printers. A. L. S. i p. 



HI, 53. 



From John Bartram. 1771. April 29. [Philadelphia.] 



Not a line from any of his correspondents concerning the matter of 

 the King's bounty; William Young styles himself their Majesties' botan- 

 ist. His daughter, Elizabeth, has saved several thousand silk worms 

 which she expects will hatch in a few days. His sight failing him; has 

 handed all his business over to his son, John, except part of his garden. 

 A. L. S. I p. Ill, 54. 



