128 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Cort[lan]d Skinner, Aaron Learning, Abr[aha]ni Hewlings 

 and Joseph Smith. 1771. December 21. Burlington. 



The House of Assembly's opinion not to push the farther considera- 

 tion of the Septennial Act until a favorable opportunity arises; confi- 

 dence placed in Franklin. Concerning a law for the recovery of small 

 debts; hopes Mr. Jackson may be induced to give it a favorable report. 

 The law to enable persons not naturalized to hold lands; similar to one 

 in New York to which the Royal assent has been given ; reasons why 

 it is a just law; hopes Franklin will endeavor to enforce its applica- 

 tion by every means in his power. Differences between the House and 

 Government touching the subsistence of the troops have been happily 

 settled. Expressing the thanks of the House. L. S. 3 p. Ill, 83. 



Statement of William Franklin in account with Benjamin Franklin. 



1771. 

 A. Mem. S. 2 p. LXVII, 25. 



From W[illiam] Henly. [Circa 1771.] 

 Accounts of electrical experiments. A. L. S. 8 p. XLII, 32-37. 



From [William Henly. Circa 1771.] 



Efifect of a thunder storm upon the electric rod. Mem. i p. 



XLIX, 75. 

 From William Henly. [Circa 1771.] 



Description and use of a new prime conductor for experiments in elec- 

 tricity. With drawing. A. Mem. 3 p. LVIII, 29. 



From R[ichar]d Jackson. [Circa 1771.] Thursday. London. 



Read d'Anquetil's voyage attentively; remarks the author's evident 

 carelessness, ignorance, and his palpable malignity against the whole 

 English nation. Will dine with Franklin at the Mitre. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XL, 190. 



From R[ichar]d Jackson. [1771.] Saturday night. London? 



Query as to when it will suit Franklin to go with him to Ireland. 

 Wishes to see him before he leaves London. A. L. S. i p. XL, 191. 



