Letters to Benjamin Franklin 165 



ing of militia; these Resolves approved and adopted by the Continental 

 Congress. Entertainment given by the City of Philadelphia to the 

 Congress and other gentlemen ; Franklin one of the spirited toasts. The 

 Court at Springfield obliged to sign a declaration not to act under the 

 present form of government. Town of Marblehead to muster militia 

 four times a week. A. L. S. 4 p. , XXXVII, 31. 



From J. Warner Phipps. 



1774. October 28. Doctor's Commons [London]. 



Inviting Franklin to dine with a society of gentlemen, friends to the 

 cause of liberty, who for many years past have been wont to dine at the 

 Paul's Head Tavern on November 4th, in commemoration of King 

 William's landing and of the glorious revolution that ensued thereon. 

 A. L. S. I p. IV, 33. 



Frotn J[onathaii] Williams, Jr. 1774. October 29. [London?] 



Experiments showing the amount of air obtained from a piece of ice. 

 Is rising into fame among the Grub Street votaries of the muses; his 

 song dubbed a grand federal edifice; sends Franklin several copies. 



XXXVII, 32. 



From Jane Mecom. 1774. November 3. Boston. 



Cannot understand why he has received no letters from Boston. 

 Thanking him for the pamphlets; thinks it no profanity to compare 

 Franklin to the " blessed Savior." Is as happy as the present state of 

 affairs will permit, owing to Franklin's bounty. The unity of the 

 colonies and the remarkable fruitfulness of the season seem like miracles 

 wrought in their favor. Boston full of profligate soldiers; account of 

 their shocking behavior. Thinks the Congress address to the people of 

 England is a " grand performance," and does them honor. Mentions 

 a " horrid lie " told and published about Franklin's son ; had soon the 

 pleasure of hearing it contradicted. A. L. S. 3 p. IV, 34. 



From [David Hartley.] 1774. November 29. 



The intended speech for the opening of the first session of Parliament 

 wherein the advisability of reducing the American colonies to uncon- 

 ditional submission is discussed. A. L. 3 p. XLIV, 12. 



