Letters to Benjamin Franklin 335 



Frotn Jacob Richardson. 1787. February 20. Newport. 



Forwarding Franklin two packets delivered to him by Capt. James 

 Nixon, from Hamburg. His father-in-law, Capt. Elnathan Hammond, 

 sends his compliments. A. L. S. i p. XXXV, 20. 



From James Mitchel Varnum. 1787. February 23. New York. 



As the efforts of genius are ever pleasing to great minds, takes the 

 liberty of sending Franklin the enclosed pamphlet. A. L. S. i p. 



XXXV, 21. 



, From Aeneas Lament. 1787. February 24. Baltimore. 



Informed by Mr. [Francis] Childs of Franklin's intention to estab- 

 lish a letter-foundry; desires to know what kinds of type Franklin has 

 on hand and upon what terms he could furnish them; intends estab- 

 lishing a printing office in Winchester, Virginia. A. L. S. i p. 



XXXV, 22. 



From Fran[ci]s Childs. 1787. February 27. New York. 

 Business of the printing-office. A. L. S. I p. XXXV, 23. 



From [Sir] E[dward] Newenham. 1787. February 27. Bellchampe. 



Introducing Mr. Henry Owen who served aboard Count d'Estaing's 

 fleet, thereby forfeiting all hopes of promotion in his native land ; recom- 

 mends him to Franklin's kind offices and friendly advice. A. L. S. 

 2 p. XXXV, 24. 



From The [mas] Jordan. 1787. February 27. London. 



Recalling the pleasurable days they spent together and their frequent 

 games of cribbage. Compares Franklin's position as the head of an 

 Empire with his own as the head of a brewery. Sends him by their 

 friend Watmaugh a cask of beer with his best wishes. News of their 

 old friends, [Samuel] Stanley, [Dr. John] Hawkesworth and [Thomas] 

 Fitzmaurice. [William] Herschel's new discoveries. Hopes to meet 

 him in another world. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXV, 25. 



From [Sir] Edward Newenham. 1787. March i. Dublin. 



Anxious to hear from Franklin concerning his son Robert's request. 

 His eldest son engaged to be married; could have gotten a richer bride 



