Letters to Benjamin Franklin 327 



From Dominique Bourne. 1786. December 28. New York. 



Explaining how he came to open the enclosed letter addressed to 

 Dr. Franklin. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXXIV, 183. 



From J. M. Birckenstock. 1786. December 29. Vienna. 



Presenting him with several copies of his Latin work on the Life 

 and character of Frederick the Great. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XXXIV, 184. 



From John Jay. 1786. December 30. New York. 



Acknowledging his favor of the 2ist ult., with the enclosed papers; 

 letters from Sir Edward Newenham on the same subject previously 

 received ; all the papers shall be laid before Congress as soon as they 

 make a House. L. S. i p. XXXIV, 185. 



From Francis Childs. 1786. December 31. New York. 



Recommending to his good offices a gentleman of great literary 

 accomplishments, John O'Connor, Esq. ; his object in visiting Philadel- 

 phia is to solicit subscriptions for his book, Anecdotes of Louis XVI of 

 France, which he (Childs) is printing. A. L. S. i p. 



XXXIV, 186. 



From Cha[rle]s Biddle. Circa 1786. 



Announcing that the election for an officer of excise, for the County 

 of Bucks will take place that day. A. L. S. i p. XLI, iii. 



From Cha[rle]s Biddle. {Circa 1786.] 



Desires a few lines which may effectually contradict the report that 

 Franklin has complained and disapproved of his conduct. A. L. S. i p. 



XLI, 115. 

 From Cha[rle]s Biddle. [1786?] 



Information from Mr. [Col. John] Bull of some disturbances at 

 Wyoming; suggests a meeting of the Council at Franklin's house or the 

 State House. A. L, S. i p. XLI, 122. 



From Edward Bridgen. [1786?] 



His ambition to present the States with the handsomest and best 

 copper coin in the world. Acknowledging Franklin's singular service 

 in obtaining the restoration of his estate in North Carolina. A. L. S. 

 2 p. XL, 124. 



