184 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



Fro?n W[illiam] T[emple] Franklin. 

 1776. August 17. Philadelphia. 



Arrived in Philadelphia after spending a night at Mr. and Mrs. 

 Duffield's and waiting on Mr. Galloway. Mrs. Bache's son William 

 very well. According to his Aunt Mecom's request, waited on Mrs. 

 Van Vordice. Mrs. Turner and her husband in London, the latter to 

 have a commission in the Guards. A. L. S. 2 p. IV, 103. 



From G[eorge] Washington. 1776. August 18. New York. 



Encloses a letter from Lord Howe, sent out by a flag the day before; 

 with it comes a letter for Lieut. Barrington, who, if not among those 

 who broke parole and went ofiE to Canada, is in York, Pennsylvania. 

 A. L. S. I p. IV, 104. 



From J. K. Read. 1776. August 18. Williamsburg. 



Though belonging to branch of the family so far removed from 

 Franklin, has always retained an affection for him and would like much 

 to hear sometimes from him. Recommending Col. Read, who com- 

 mands the 1st regiment on its march to New York, and also Dr. 

 Skinner, a gentleman eminent in his profession. A. L. S. 2 p. IV, 105. 



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 From George Ross. 1776. August 18. New York. 



The Phoenix and Rose have just passed " our " batteries, without 

 much damage; the visit they had from the fire-ships made them sick 

 of their station and they have joined the fleet at the Narrows; every 

 countenance cheerful and if the enemy dares attack they will undoubt- 

 edly procure themselves a severe drubbing. A. L. S. i p. IV, 106. 



From Pliarne. 1776. August 22. Elizabethtown. 



Being so near the scene of action has visited the various works raised 

 for the defense of liberty; at Amboy saw the militia in the greatest dis- 

 order, though commanded by good men; at New York found the forti- 

 fications excellent, but not enough men for their defense; however, 

 expects their ardor will make up for all deficiencies. Rumors of an 

 attack which so far has not materialized ; trusts it will be soon. A. L. 

 S. 4 p. (In French.) IV, 107. 



