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of Franklin's grandson [William Temple Franklin] to be employed 

 in some public office abroad ; thinks he has a well-grounded claim to 

 it; advises a seat in the National Council for a year or two as a good 

 preparation. A. L. S. I p. XXXIII, 236. 



From Rich[ar]d Price. 1785. November 5. Newington Green. 



Account of a remedy for the stone. Delighted to hear of his safe 

 arrival and flattering reception. Regrets not having been with him 

 at Southampton. Acknowledging his election as a member of the 

 [American] Philosophical Society; desires Franklin to convey his thanks 

 to the President and other members. Hostile aspect of affairs between 

 England and America. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXIII, 237. 



From Toussaint Lopes. 1785. November 6. New York. 



Petition for arrears of pay due him for his services in the American 

 army; his pleas to Congress have elicited no reply; begs Franklin to as- 

 sist him ; the money will pay his debts and enable him to return to 

 France. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XXXIII, 238. 



From Edward Bridgen. 1785. November 7. London. 



Dr. [Richard] Price has entrusted to his care the accompanying book 

 by the late Dr. Dobson. Inquires if he shall continue to pay Franklin's 

 annual dues at the Society of Antiquaries [of London]. A. L. S. 

 2 p. XXXIII, 239. 



Frorii And [re] w Limozin. 1785. November 7. London. 



Discharged Franklin's servant, Charles Hicks; his obvious disappoint- 

 ment and dissatisfaction; his loss of the Angora cat; believes he sold 

 it. Enclosing bills of lading for various articles shipped ; as to his 

 own commission, begs Franklin to accept it. A. L. S. 4 p. 



XXXIII, 240. 



Fro?n A[ndrew] Limozin. 1785. November 9. 



Statement of freight, etc., on personal effects of Benjamin Frank- 

 lin shipped to Philadelphia. 2 p. LXIV, 42. 



