174 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



Government of Virginia; would like to undertake the sale himself; 

 value of the lands. Has the honor of accompanying Dr. Franklin to 

 Pittsburg the following week and will then have further information 

 to impart. L. 3 p. (Copy by W[illiam] T[emple] F[ranklin].) 



IV, 62. 



From Henry Tucker. 1775. August 12. Bermuda. 



Thanking Franklin on behalf of himself and also of their four deputies 

 for presenting their Address to Congress; hopes they will obtain their 

 reasonable request. Will endeavor to secure for America whatever 

 powder comes to Bermuda. Reasons for the law passed in Bermuda to 

 prohibit the exportation of provisions. Greatly shocked on hearing of 

 the terrible carnage in the late battle ; hopes some expedient will be found 

 to prevent further bloodshed. A. L. S. 3 p. IV, 63. 



From M[artin] Howard, [Jr.]. 1775. August 12. Newbern. 



Concerning a debt of his to Franklin which, owing to bad times, he 

 is unable to pay. A. L. S. 2 p. IV, 64. 



i^rom Tho [ma] s Bromfield. 1775. August 12. London. 



The Ministry still seem determined to pursue rigorous measures; 

 more troops and men-of-war are going over ; believes it to be im- 

 practicable to force these measures by the sword; results to be expected 

 from the stoppage in the trade to America. Since the battle of June 7th 

 their reproach of cowardice, however, is wiped off. Death of their 

 friend, [Josiah] Quincy [Jr.]. A. L. S. 2 p. IV, 65. 



Printed in Penna. Magazine of Hist, and Biog., XXVII, 162. 



From W[illia]m Franklin. 1775. August 14. Perth Amboy. 



Enclosing a copy of Mr. George Morgan's letter on the subject of the 

 Indian grant of land (see IV, 62) with his answer thereto; would be 

 glad of Franklin's opinion respecting the contents. Read Messrs. Wal- 

 pole and Sargent's letter to Franklin ; thinks it impossible to keep such 

 transactions as secret as they deem necessary. Discusses business of 

 Major Trent and Mr. Tilghman. A. L. S. 2 p. IV, 66. 



Printed in Penna. Magazine of Hist, and Biog., XXVII, 163. 



