2 Letters to William Temple Franklin 



i^roOT W[illia]ni Franklin. 1775. October 26. Perth Amboy. 



Refers to the dancing and fencing schools. Has a translation of 

 Livy, but thinks his son should not use one. A. L, S. 2 p. CI, 7. 



Fro?/z W[illia]ni Franklin. 1775. October 30. Perth Amboy. 



Refers to a barrel of oysters Mrs. Franklin is sending to him. Wishes 

 to know when his father is expected home. A. L. S. i p. CI, 8. 



From [Mrs.] Eliza [beth] Franklin. 1775. November 9. Amboy. 



Refers to articles of dress purchased for her by Mrs. [Richard] Bache. 

 Items of local news about mutual friends and acquaintances. A. L. S. 

 2 p. CI, 9. 



From ■W[illia]m Franklin. 1776. January 22. Perth Amboy. 



Complains of the abuse he and his wife have been subjected to re- 

 cently. Speaks of his difficult situation. The indignities he has re- 

 ceived. Much concerned about his wife who has no relatives in this 

 country; refers to slights she has received from his own relatives. 

 Wants a copy of " Common Sense " [by Thomas Paine, Philadelphia, 

 1776]. A. L. S. 2 p. CI, 10. 



From W[illia]m F[ranklin]. 1776. February 5. Perth Amboy. 



Is surprised that all his friends did not hear of reports spread about 

 him. Refers to money matters ; tells his son to be economical, as he 

 has little to give him. Wishes a copy of the 3d edition of " Common 

 Sense." A. L. S. 2 p. CI, 11. 



From W[illia]m Franklin. 1776. March 14. Perth Amboy. 



Is greatly concerned about his father's proposed journey to Canada. 

 Thinks it ill-advised and dangerous. Requests his son to send him 

 several political pamphelts. Advises him not to neglect his studies in 

 Latin and French. A. L. S. 2 p. CI, 12. 



From W[illia]ni Franklin. 1776. March 25. Perth Amboy. 



Giving his son directions how to come to Amboy when he gets his 

 holidays. Refers to money matters between him, his son and Mr. [Rich- 

 ard] Bache. A. L. S. i p. CI, 13. 



