i62 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From . 1774- July 5. London. 



Was very desirous to see Franklin's [grand] son, the latter was, how- 

 ever, detained in Paris until the summer. Treats of current political 

 events in Canada; intrigues and false promises of the British Govern- 

 ment. The latter now wants to use the Canadians against the people 

 of the United States. A. L. 4 p. (In French.) XLIV, ii. 



From James Parker. 1774. July 5. Perth Amboy. 



Concerning the confirmation of the Act of New York confirming the 

 division line; presumes Franklin's letter enclosing this Act has mis- 

 carried ; should be glad of a duplicate. A. L. S. i p. IV, 22. 



i^roOT Jona [than] Williams, Jr. 1774. July 18. Manchester, [Eng.]. 



His success so far in a business way. Asks for a letter of introduction 

 to Leeds. General attitude towards America; all wish for an amicable 

 settlement. XXXVII, 28. 



From J[onathan] Williams, Jr. 1774. July 20. Lancaster. 



Informing him of the favorable reception he met with in Lancaster. 

 Successful business arrangements he made in Liverpool. Has been very 

 economical. His intention to go to Glasgow and Edinburgh. All this 

 pleasure he has experienced is due to his alliance with Franklin. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. IV, 23. 



jprow Charles Joseph Campi. 1774. July 24. Milan. 



Sending some selections from Franklin's works which he has trans- 

 lated into Italian ; hears a new edition of Franklin's works is about to 

 appear at Cambridge; begs to know if it contains writings not found in 

 the preceding edition, as he burns with desire to translate into Italian 

 other philosophical tit-bits. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) IV, 24. 



From A Committee of the Assembly of New Jersey. 



1774. July 26. Burlington. 



Appointed by the Assembly to secure the latest news which may in 

 any way affect the liberties or privileges of America. Ask Dr. Frank- 

 lin's help. Have the highest esteem of his integrity and abilities. L. S. 

 Sam[ue]l Tucker et al. 2 p. 



Also a letter asking assistance in obtaining the Royal assent to recent 



