Letters to Benjamin Franklin 271 



From Le Ray de Chaumont. 1785. July 22. Passy. 



On his return from saying good-bye to Dr. Franklin, was met by the 

 news of his son's arrival ; his anxiety concerning the effect on Franklin's 

 health of the passage to England; good wishes for his future welfare. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) XXXIII, 166. 



From George Whatley. 1785. July 22. London. 



Will ever prize the kind present of Franklin's medallion. Reflec- 

 tions on old age, the Foundling Hospital at Paris, the Philadelphia Bank, 

 and the Society of Cincinnatus. [Peter] Dollond's appreciation of 

 Franklin's account of his double spectacles. Concerning his work the 

 Principles of Trade. A. L. S. 5 p. XXXIII, 167. 



i^roOT J [onathan] Williams, Jr. 1785. [July 23.] Cowes. 



Arrival of Captain [Thomas] Truxton; preparation for Franklin's 

 coming. A. L. S. i p. XXXVIII, 162. 



i^rom J [onathan] Williams, Jr. 1785. [July 24.] Cowes. 



Capt. [Thomas] Truxton will endeavor to have all things on board 

 before his arrival. Reminds him not to let the mattress be forgotten. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVIII, 163. 



From J[onatlian Shipley, Bishop of] St. Asaph. 

 1785. July 24. Twyford. 



Overjoyed at the prospect of seeing Franklin again; expects to wait 

 upon him after dinner, with his wife and daughter. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXXIII, 169. 

 Printed in Works (Sparks, X, 218; Bigelow, IX, 148). 



/'roOT J [ohn] C[oakley] Lettsom. 1785. July 24. London. 



Nothing retards the publication of his sketch of Franklin, except 

 the additions he promised to send. Donation of books sent by him to 

 Carlisle College. Sends Franklin a present of Dr. Fothergill's works. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. XXXIII, 170. 



From Peter Thellusson fils & Co. 1785. July 25. London. 



Acknowledging his favor of the 24th inst. ; happy to be of any service 

 to him ; send the desired letter of credit. A. L. S. i p. XXXIII, 171. 



