Letters to Benjamin Franklin 105 



From Edw[ar]d Bridgen. 1783. September 8. London, 



Transcribes a copy of the letter of Bridgen & Waller sent to the 

 Honorable R. R. Livingston at Philadelphia concerning their offer 

 to furnish the States of North America with a copper coinage; apolo- 

 gizes for sending the original to Philadelphia, without again consulting 

 the Commissioners. A. L, S. 2 p. XXIX, 132. 



From Rich[ard] Bache. 1783. September 8. Philadelphia. 



Received the enclosed packet from Cape Frangois; the other packet 

 for Comte de Barbangon, he forwards, by [William] Bartram's request, 

 to Franklin's care. Changes in the weather; prevailing sickness. Death 

 of Mr. Joseph Turner and Mr. [Governor James] Hamilton. In- 

 crease of populatioH by foreign immigration. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXIX, 133. 



From Johann Christoph Bauer. 1783. September 8. Goettingen. 



Is a glass and brick manufacturer. Refers to an advertisement 

 in the " Dantziger Zeitung," that glass-blowers could profitably locate in 

 America. Detailed account of the establishment of a mirror factory, 

 how it could be accomplished. He would make a venture in Flemish 

 and mirror glass and refund money advanced by means of yearly pay- 

 ments. A. L. S. 4 p. LIX, 25. 



From de Neufville & Co. 1783. September 8. Amsterdam. 



Begging leave to send a letter to His Excellency John Jay, under 

 Franklin's cover. Changes in the name of their firm. A. L. S. i p. 



XXIX, 134. 



From de Bays. 1783. September 9. Nuits. 



Congratulating Franklin on the independence of his country and on 

 his part in the great event; sends him a basket of his best wine with 

 which to celebrate the peace; will send the same for Mr. Washington. 

 Desires Franklin's advice concerning the erection of a lightning-rod on 

 one of his country houses. A. L. S. 3 p. XXIX, 135. 



From Rich[ard] Bache. 1783. September 9. Philadelphia. 



Arrival of [Samuel] Vaughan and his family who are lodging with 

 them until better accommodations can be found. Promises to send the 

 apples, nuts, etc. Uncertain what price to ask for the types sold to 

 Virginia. A. L. S. 2 p. XXIX, 136. 



