Letters to Benjamin Franklin 131 



From [John] Huske. 1772. March 10. Paris. 



The bearer's plan and views will be fully disclosed by the enclosed 

 letter; this, pruned and dressed by Franklin's pen, together with his 

 accompanying Mr. O'Gormand to Lord Clare's, must produce a favor- 

 able reception; if the plan is relished by the Ministry so far as to give 

 this gentleman encouragement to go to America, begs Franklin to give 

 him advice, and letters to his friends in the different provinces; knows 

 he will give every assistance in his power to such a laudable under- 

 taking. A. L. S. 2 p. Ill, 91. 



From Noble W[imberly] Jones. 1772. March 18. Savannah. 



Introducing to Franklin's kindness Mr. William Stephen, an attor- 

 ney-at-law. Elections going forward, but results doubtful. A. L. S. 

 I p. Ill, 92. 



From Jona[tIian] Williams [Jr.]. 1772. April 10. Boston. 



Acknowledging the receipt of the gum; will inform Franklin of his 

 success in making the rubbers. Business poor, owing to the hard winter. 

 Message to Josiah to hasten his home-coming. A. L. S. 3 p. 



XXXVII, 12. 



From [Alexander Small]. 1772. April 13. New York. 



Full account of storms, electrical disturbances and other incidents of 

 his voyage from Jamaica to New York. A. L. 4 p. (Final part 

 missing.) ' LVIII, 59. 



From J[ohn] Michell. 1772. April 13. 



Returning his book together with Mr. Winthrop's letter. Will not 

 have the pleasure of seeing him until the next winter unless Franklin 

 honors Yorkshire with his presence. A, L. S. i p. Ill, 93. 



From The Library Company of Philadelphia. 



1772. April 27. Philadelphia. 



Acknowledging Franklin's favor of April 16, 1771; concerning cer- 

 tain accounts between the Library and Franklin. In receipt of his 

 favor of June 5, enclosing invoice of books which arrived in good order. 

 The Directors agree with him that £300 is too much to lay out for the 

 transactions of the European societies, but they desire the new improved 

 edition of the French Encyclopaedia. Enclosing catalogues of books 

 wanted. L. S. Matth[ew] Clarkson, Fra[nci]s Hopkinson and R. 

 Strettell Jones. 2 p. Ill, 94. 



