i6o Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



America, and resuscitating them in London; could this be done with 

 bees? ]M. Delor not at all surprised at Mr. Walsh's experiments with 

 barometers, they are known to all natural philosophers; when are his 

 experiments on the torpedo to appear? A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) 



IV, 14. 



From [Earl of] Buchan. 1774. April 22. Kirkhill, West Lothian. 



Recommending an honest farmer's son, who intends going to America 

 to teach, if he can get a situation in one of the North American semi- 

 naries. A. L. S. 2 p. IV, 15. 



From [Lord] Le Despencer. 



1774. May 3. Hanover Square [London]. 

 Sending Franklin an extract from Mr. Jackson's bill for the vase 

 stove. A. L. S. I p. IV, 16. 



From W[illiani] F[ranklin]. 1774. May 3. Philadelphia. 



Acknowledging his favor of i8th ult. Betsy and he on a visit to their 

 mother. Franklin's growing popularity. The people propose burning 

 a certain unpopular counsellor in effigy. Attitude of Franklin's friends 

 in Boston in encouraging Mr. Goddard with the new Post-Office. Lord 

 D[artmouth]'s sentiments respecting his conduct have made him easy as 

 to his office. A. L. S. i p. IV, 17. 



From Richard Bache. 1774. May 5. Philadelphia. 



His bill on Ropes came to hand. Will pay proper respect to Frank- 

 lin's recommendation of Brown and Adams; Mr. Adams has got em- 

 ployment, but wishes a farm. Received sixteen boxes of type. En- 

 closes epitaphs of Gov. H[utchinso]n and Mr. S 11 r W n; 



both burned in effigy. A. L. S. 2 p. Ill, 59. 



Fro?n Jos[eph] Smith. 1774. May 13. Burlington. 



Enclosing him the second bill of exchange. Recommending Mr. 

 Dillwyn of Burlington to his kind notice. A. L. S. i p. IV, 18. 



From Huinp[hr]y Marshall. 1774. May 14. West Bradford, Pa. 



Sorry to hear how matters are misrepresented at home concerning 

 the poor Americans and also for the abuse Franklin has received in his 

 faithful services to his King and countr>\ If England sends over an 



