Letters to Benjamin Franklin 315 



From J[ohii] C[oakley] Lettsom. 1786. August 14. London. 



Enclosing the memoirs of Dr. [John] Fothergill. Plans for pursuing 

 the study of Natural History in America; possibility of Mr. Humphry 

 Marshall undertaking such a voyage of discovery. Cultivation of rhu- 

 barb. XXXIV, 122. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, X, 267; Bigelow, IX, 334). 



From Mariamne Williams. 1786. August 15. London. 



Cannot let Mrs. [Mary] Hewson leave England without writing 

 Franklin a few lines. Fortunate settlement of her uncle [Alexander 

 John Alexander] 's affairs. News of Franklin's improved state of health. 

 Messages to the family. A. L. S. 3 p. XXXIV, I22i/^. 



From Coyand. 1786. August 16. Rochefort. 



Understands that America needs cloth or woolen manufactories; 

 offers his services as Superintendent of such works; willing to bring 

 his workmen over with him. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XXXIV, 123. 



From A[lexander] J[olin] Alexander. 1786. August 16. London. 



Cannot let Mrs. [Mary] Hewson leave the country without a line 

 to him. Satisfactory settlement of the disagreeable business in Paris 

 in which he was engaged. Approves of Gen. Washington's plan to 

 receive no pecuniary compensation; prophesies for him a great renown. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. XXXIV, 124. 



From Granville Sharp. 1786. August 19. London. 



Concerning the New American Prayer-book; reports of unjustifiable 

 changes made in the Liturgy by the American Convention ; great offense 

 given to the English Bishops; this might have been avoided, had 

 the Archbishops received a short general description of the New Liturgy ; 

 his criticism on the changes made; his belief that the English Bishops 

 will be still sincerely inclined to promote the welfare of the Episcopal 

 Church in America. Question of the election of candidates for the 

 Episcopal Office in Virginia and New York; criticizes this method. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. XXXIV, 125. 



