Letters to Benjamin Franklin 143 



From [Chevalier] O'Gorman. 1773. January 4. Paris. 



Asks pardon for his delay in acknowledging Franklin's many civilities 

 to him while in London. Has been busy preparing his eldest son to be 

 a page to the King, and nursing the other two boys through the small- 

 pox. Has had a good vintage this season, and has marked a hogs- 

 head of his best burgundy to be sent to Franklin. Their friend Mr. 

 Huske expects soon to return to London. Asks Franklin to write and 

 ' hint to him with caution ' their friends' thoughts upon a certain sub- 

 ject they have talked of. A. L, S. 3 p. Ill, I34- 



From W[illia]m Franklin. 1773. January 5. Burlington. 



Acknowledging his letters by the October and November packets; 

 the former came opened ; suspects now that the villainy is on this side 

 the water; suggests a different seal and handwriting. Glad to find that 

 Lord D[artmouth?] has spoken so favorably of him; has written to 

 him concerning an increase in the salary of Mr. Skinner, the Attorney 

 General, and took that occasion to say a word in his own behalf; asks his 

 father's influence in this matter. Encloses a copy of a letter from Lord 

 Stirling a propos of the Virginia grants. A. L. S. 2 p. Ill, 135. 



From The Trustees of the Burlington Free School. 

 1773' January 5. Burlington. 



His assistance asked in presenting a petition to the King. The appli- 

 cation of Lord Rockford for a grant of the islands in the Delaware, 

 although thrown aside, makes the petition necessary at the present time. 

 The income from the rents of the island supports from 25 to 30 poor 

 children in the Free School. Hope that this income will not have to be 

 used in obtaining a confirmation of the title. Suggest that an instruction 

 to the Governor to grant a patent would incur the least expense. Have 

 no private interests to promote. A. L. S. John Hoskins et al. 2 p. 



LIII, 9. 



From Alex[ande]r Golden. 



1773- January 7. Gen [era] 1 Post-Office [New York]. 



Enclosing certain bills of exchange; will send by next packet the 

 printed papers, containing the advertisement about Mrs. Elizabeth 

 Holland, and his proceedings thereon. A. L. S. i p. Ill, 136. 



