126 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Pet[er] Timothy. 1771. October 20. Charleston. 



Concerning a bill finally passed in the Assembly on the question of 

 carrying the £1500 into the estimate under the expedient of including 

 the same in the treasurer's accounts; opposition to it finally overcome; 

 if the Governor gives his consent, public credit may be restored and 

 universal harmony revived. Mr. Hughes' wretched state of health; 

 fears the worst. Rice and indigo crop. Dr. Haly having surrendered 

 himself, the trial is to take place; his numerous and powerful friends; 

 supposes the verdict will be manslaughter; he was compelled to fight, 

 contrary to his inclinations. A. L. S. 3 p. Ill, 76. 



Fro7n John Foxcroft. 1771. November 5. Philadelphia. 



Hopes Franklin has returned safely and in good health from his 

 trip to Ireland. Expects the two casks of flour. A. L. S. i p. Ill, 77. 



From John Balfour. 1771. November 5. Edinburgh. 



Asking Franklin to transact a debt due him by the late Mr. Parker; 

 is willing to compromise the matter on easy terms, as he thinks Parker 

 an honest man; leaves the entire affair to Franklin and will abide by 

 his decision. A. L. S. 2 p. Ill, 78. 



Froryi Penuel Bowen. 1771. November 6. Boston. 



Expressing the most fervent gratitude to and admiration for Frank- 

 lin ; thanking him for the picture of himself lately received through the 

 hands of Mr. Samuel Franklin. A. L. S. 2 p. Ill, 79. 



Fro?n Edw[ar]d Penington, et ah, to Drs. Franklin and Forthergill. 

 1 771. November 8. Philadelphia. 



The subscribers, Managers of the Contributions for promoting 

 the Culture of Silk in Pennsylvania, having 155 pounds of raw silk 

 ready for exportation, have decided to commit this first adventure to 

 Franklin's care and disposal. Hopes of this industry becoming an ob- 

 ject of general attention in Pennsylvania, and in time a considerable 

 remittance to the Mother Country; mentions the number of pounds to 

 go to the Queen, to Lady Juliana Penn, to the relict of Archibald Penn, 

 and to the lady of the Hon. John Penn. L. S. i p. Ill, 80. 



