Letters to Benjamin Franklin 179 



Anxious as commander of Three Rivers to know what forces are com- 

 ing to his assistance ; neglect of the Northern Department. A. L. S. 3 p. 



IV, 80. 

 Printed in Journal of Military Service Institution, July, 1903, p. 74. 



i^rom Horatio Gates. 1776. February 23. Headquarters. 



Introducing Baron de Woedtke; his tyrannical treatment by the 

 King of Prussia; hopes America may continue to embrace with her 

 wonted cordiality every oppressed subject from every quarter of the 

 globe. Convinced that the enemy intend to commence their operations 

 from New York. A. L. S. 2 p. IV, 81. 



From G. B. [David Hartley]. 1776. February 24. London. 



Urging measures of reconciliation between Great Britain and the 

 Colonies. A. L. S. 3 P- IV, 82. 



Printed in Penna. Magazine of Hist, and Biog., XXVII, 171. 



i^rom Jona [than] Williams [Sr.]. 1776. March i. Worcester. 



Agreeable to Franklin's desire, encloses his account. A. L. S. i p. 



XXXVII, 37. 



From Sam[ue]l Cooper. [1776. March 17. Boston.] 



British have left Boston in disgrace before the Colonial forces. Most 

 of them just sailed this morning; where to is a secret. Our bombard- 

 ment was unexpected, and the occupation of Dorchester Hill completed 

 their consternation. Boston stands, but is much plundered. His own 

 house looted. " Common Sense " is eagerly read and greatly admired. 

 Colonies cannot be subdued by force. A. L. S. 2 p. IV, 823/^. 



From Dr. [Benjamin] Rush. [1776. March 20? Philadelphia.] 



Mentioning the hour when the members of the Canadian Committee 

 will wait on him. A. L. in 3d P. I p. XL, 52. 



Fro7n David Barclay. 1776. March 31. London. 



Persuaded that it will not be for want of inclination in Lord Howe 

 should the olive branch not rise superior to the din of war. A. L. S. 

 2 p. IV, 83. 



Printed in Penna. Magazine of Hist, and Biog., XXVII, 175. 



