Letters to Benjamin Franklin 163 



Acts of the Assembly, especially an Act to institute a suit against the 

 late Treasurer, a subject which had raised hard feelings between the 

 Governor and many of his real friends. Hear with concern of Dr. 

 Franklin's difficulties, and would be glad to contribute to their allevia- 

 tion. I p. L. S. Sam[ue]l Tucker, et al. LIII, 15, 16. 



From J[onathan] Williams, Jr. 1774. July 27. Glasgow. 



Advantage derived from his travels. Account of his business in Glas- 

 gow. Messages to friends and relations in London. A. L. S. 3 p. 



XXXVII, 29. 



From Tlio[ma]s Potts. 1774. August i. Pottsgrove [Pa.]. 



Feels that the old friendship between himself and Franklin still con- 

 tinues. Conversation he had with their friend, good Mr. Philip Syng. 

 Gives Mr. Joseph Brewer the best of characters and begs Franklin to 

 endorse this opinion, should inquiry be made of him. A. L. S. 2 p. 



IV, 25. 

 From Tlio[mas] Foulger. 1774. August i. London. 



So unfortunate as to come to town in Franklin's absence; hopes he 

 will give the bearer his opinion on certain questions. A. L. S. i p. 



IV, 26. 

 From [Jean-Hyacinthe de] Magelhaens [Magellan]. 

 1774. August 2. Paris. 



Recommending a son of Mr. Ludwig, scholar and physician at Leip- 

 sic; he travels to improve his mind and expects to pass some time in 

 London. Intends returning to England toward the end of the month. 

 Messages from Franklin's many friends in Paris. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) IV, 27. 



From J[onatlian] Williams, Jr. 1774. August 10. Edinburgh. 



Account of the hospitable reception given Mr. Boyd and himself by 

 Lord Erroll. Expects to dine that day with Mr. Alexander. Reasons 

 for prolonging his absence. XXXVII, 30. 



From Sam[ue]l Cooper. 1774. September 9. Boston. 



Popular excitement in Massachusetts. Action of Gen. Gage. Mili- 

 tary force. Wild rumors and much apprehension. Refers him to the 

 bearer, Josiah Quincy, Jr., for further particulars. A. L. S. 4 p. 



IV, 28. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 132; the postscript omitted). 



