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law, and the other confirming an Act for choosing representation in 

 the Counties of Morris, Cumberland and Sussex, which orders he pub- 

 lished in the usual manner. Also received a copy of the Additional 

 Instructions in 1767, requiring him not to give his assent to any law 

 in which the Assembly should be enlarged, diminished, or by which 

 any regulation shall be inconsistent with the King's instructions. Cause 

 for his signing the Act. Is expressly permitted to give his assent to 

 bills of even an unusual or extraordinary nature wherein the King's 

 prerogative or his property may be prejudiced, or which may aflfect the 

 trade and shipping of the Kingdom, provided he inserts the suspending 

 clause, until His Majesty's pleasure shall be known concerning the 

 same. Ground upon which the Board of Trade censured him; com- 

 ment thereon. (Incomplete.) A. L. 4 p. XLVI(i), 81. 



From Count de Berns[t] (d)orf [f] to Baron de Billow. 

 1 77 1. March 24. Hamburg. 



Foresaw long ago the sudden change which has taken place. Is only 

 the prelude of a more fatal revolution. The King [of Denmark] 's 

 timidity, the Queen's imprudence and the boundless ambition of the 

 Dowager will bring about the reigning family's ruin. May congratu- 

 late themselves both for living in retirement far from the approaching 

 storm. Thinks the Dowager capable of anything for her dear Fred- 

 erick. Fears that this Rep[ublic] may unfortunately feel the effects 

 and consequences of the Dowager's scheming and intrigues. 



Note at foot of letter stating that this wise statesman's predictions 

 were fully accomplished later regarding Denmark and the Rep[ublic]. 

 L. S. 2 p. (In French. Copy.) XLVII, 52. 



From William Strahan to [Gov.] William Franklin. 

 1771. April 3. [London.] 



The afFair of the Ohio settlement in good train. Mr. [Samuel] 

 Wharton, by his personal activity, sagacity and performance, has found 

 means to interest in promoting this business many of the greatest names 

 in this country. In truth, he has acquired better connection here than 

 any other American that he knows of ever did. Dr. Franklin could not 

 stir in this business, as he is not only on bad terms with Lord Hills- 

 borough, but with the Ministry in general, besides his temper is grown 

 so very reserved, which adds greatly to his natural inactivity and there 



