366 Miscellaneous Papers 



From to Francis Hopkinson. 1788. August 17. 



In reference to a meeting at Mess's Tavern [Germantown?] at 

 which was read a circular letter from Cumberland County, where 

 patriotic meetings are established in all the towns, and these re- 

 solved to meet in Harrisburg on the third day of September, as well for 

 wrath as for conscience sake, to consider amendments to the proposed 

 [National] Government previous to its organization. States that similar 

 letters are sent to all States to ascertain the number of antifederalists, 

 and, if found sufficient, to make effectual opposition and to stand forth 

 boldly in their cause. Is informed that bloody battles seem un- 

 avoidable unless speedily counteracted by sufficient authority. Hopes 

 the Council of Pennsylvania will take immediate measures to remove 

 the sinews of war and to seize the insurgents. Informed that Blair 

 McClenachan and Dr. Fraly intend going to different parts of the 

 country to incite the people. L. 2 p. XLIX, 68. 



From Baron [H. H. de] Poellnitz to Col. George Morgan, 

 Prospect, New Jersey. 1788. September 16. New York. 



Sorry the New Jersey Land Society dissolved the association. Was 

 told by him the last time they met that Dr. Franklin was suffering 

 with the stone. Knows a method of dissolving the stone. Offers to go 

 to Philadelphia to show how to apply this remedy. A. L. S. 3 p. 



XL VIII, 53. 



Frotn Tho[mas] Scott to David Redick, Philadelphia. 

 1788. November 19. Washington, [Penna.]. 



The Trustees of the Academy have a high sense of their obligation 

 to Dr. Franklin not only for his generous donation, but for his recom- 

 mendation of a tutor in whom they have the highest confidence. A. 

 L. S. I p. XLVIII, 54. 



From W[illiam] T[emple] F[ranklin] to . 



1788. December. Philadelphia. 



Introducing Mr. Gouverneur Morris. A. Dr. of L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) CVII, 47. 



From [Rt. Rev. Dr.] W[illia]m White to Robert Hare. 

 1789. April 15. 



Thinks if there be a probability of their inducing any alterations 

 in his proposal, it is best they should have a chance before their meet- 

 ing. A. L. S. I p. XLVIII, 55. 



