Letters to Benjamin Franklin 197 



From Rich[ard] Bache. 1784. June 21. Philadelphia. 



A long time since they have heard from Franklin ; their hopes of 

 seeing him at home that summer, especially if it be true that Congress 

 has slighted a late application of his, in spite of its meeting with general 

 approval; powerful influence of Mr. J[ohn] A [dams] with some Con- 

 gressional members. Dr. Franklin's letters to Dr. [Samuel] Cooper; the 

 possibility of the Doctor's death preventing the letters from being made 

 as public as Franklin wished; advisability of transmitting copies to some 

 other friend in Boston. News of the family. A. L. S. 3 p. 



XXXII, 26. 



From Rich[ard] Bache. 1784. June 21. Philadelphia. 



Introducing to Franklin's notice and civility, Mr. Francis West, 

 eldest son of the late Mr. William West of Philadelphia. A. L. S. 

 I p. XXXII, 27. 



From Rich[ard] Bache. 1784. June 21. Philadelphia. 



Introducing his worthy friend, Mr. John Donaldson, of Philadelphia, 

 a merchant of excellent character and reputation. Cannot help flattering 

 himself that they shall have Franklin with them that summer. A. 

 L. S. 1 p. XXXII, 28. 



From Joseph Rati. 1784. June 21. Genoa. 



Finds that the American flag is not respected by the Moors of Bar- 

 bary; is afraid to return to New England with his rich cargo, in a ship 

 only fit for a peaceable trade ; has heard much talk of a pass granted 

 by the French Court to American vessels trading in the straits ; encloses 

 a copy of his register [i p.] to prove his vessel an American possession; 

 if his request is refused, will be obliged to make his vessel a British 

 bottom; begs Franklin's advice and direction. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXXII, 29. 



From Edw[ar]d Bridgen. 1784. June 22. London. 



Mr. [Richard] Champion's observations on Lord Sheffield's book. 

 Motion by Mr. [Thomas] Astle, and carried in the Council of the 

 Royal Society, to present Dr. Franklin with the gold medal, struck on 

 account of the protection given to Capt. [James] Cook by the King 

 of France and Empress of Russia. A. L. S. i p. XXXII, 30. 



