170 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [Alexander] Dalrymple. 1775. April 17. Soho Square [London]. 



Mr. William Whitehurst finding his health much impaired has been 

 induced to make a voyage to America; if he can find suitable employ- 

 ment, he will remain at Philadelphia; believes Franklin is not unac- 

 quainted with his works as a writing-engraver, and hopes he will give 

 him his advice and countenance. A. L. S. 2 p. IV, 49. 



Frotn S[aniuel] Wharton. 1775. April 17. Portsmouth [Eng.]. 



Informs Franklin, at Lord Camden's request, that the Chancellor's 

 decision in his case was entirely political; his lordship will move for a 

 total repeal of the Quebec Act ; Lord Chatham will probably second the 

 motion; in the House of Commons, Sir George Saville moves to amend 

 this shameful Act. Really grieved at the publication of Mr. Galloway's 

 extraordinary pamphlets; points out the indiscretion of these papers. 

 Major Trent carries out with him the Restraining Act for Pennsylvania, 

 New Jersey, etc.; efforts made not to have New York inserted therein. 

 The Generals Burgoyne, Howe and Clinton waiting only for a favor- 

 able wind to sail for Boston; spies are to be sent to each province; 

 Major Skeene goes for that or some other servile and dishonorable pur- 

 pose. Advises the inviolable maintenance of the non-exportation and 

 non-importation plans; the magnitude of these measures will force their 

 own way. A. L. S. 4 p. IV, 50. 



Printed in Penna. Magazine of Hist, and Biog., XXVII, 151. 



From D. Blunt. 1775. April 17. [London.] 



Assuring Franklin of his profound regard. Called on Mrs. Steven- 

 son ; thinks she would be inconsolable without the animating hope of 

 spending the remainder of her days with Franklin. News of the Hewson 

 family. Just going to Bath ; will not remain long at Kensington as he 

 dislikes the situation there. A. L. S. 3 p. IV, 51. 



Frotn [Mrs.] Marg[are]t Stevenson. 1775. April 24. 



Hoping he has arrived safely in America. News of Franklin's friends 

 in London. Will rejoice at the happy day when Franklin returns. Has 

 taken two Americans as lodgers. Has sent all his letters and papers. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. IV, 52. 



