Letters to Benjamin Franklin 125 



who is just entering into business in Boston. Question of an indorse- 

 ment on Franklin's bond, received by John Cooke. A. L. S. 3 p. 



XXXVII, 8. 



From John Holt. 1771. October 2. New York. 



A true account of an unhappy difference between his neighbor, Mr. 

 Hugh Hughes and his brother John; the cause was the espousal of the 

 Stamp Act by by Mr. John Hughes; his haughty and imperious charac- 

 ter. Unhappy situation of Mr. Hugh Hughes' affairs; by being security 

 he became insolvent ; for years made himself a voluntary prisoner in his 

 own house to avoid arrest; supported a numerous family by teaching 

 school ; his health impaired ; anxious to get some other occupation ; offers 

 of assistance from his brother, such as no man of spirit could accept. 



A. L. S. 3 p. ni, 74. 



From T[homas] Gushing. 1771. October 2. Boston. 



William Storey will deliver to Franklin the votes of the last sessions 

 of the General Court. Account of a difficulty Mr. Storey is in; took 

 Mr. Wheelwright's note of hand at the direction of the Surveyor- 

 General; Mr. Wheelwright's subsequent failure; Mr. Storey goes to 

 England to apply for relief to the Commissioners there. A. L. S. 3 p. 



III. 75. 



From Jona[than] Williams [Sr.]. 1771. October 3. Boston. 

 Concerning certain bills of exchange. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, 9. 



From Ann Clay. 1771. October 4. Newcastle. 



Recommending her son to Franklin. Has been a widow four years; 

 is neither rich nor poor; has eleven children, which she regards as an 

 addition to her happiness. If necessary, begs him to advance 200 guineas 

 to her son, for the payment of which she will be his security. A. L. S. 

 I p. Ill, 74^. 



From [William Henly]. 1771. October 7. 



Electrical experiment from which he infers the necessity of making 

 the conductors erected to secure buildings from damage of lightning, 

 both of the best materials and of a very sufficient substance. L. i p. 



XLIX, 60. 



