Letters to Benjamin Franklin 339 



From J[ohn] Carroll. 1787. April 2. Georgetown. 



Introducing Mr. Digges who is desirous of paying his respects to 

 Franklin during his stay in Philadelphia. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXV, 42. 



From Francis Childs. 1787. April 3. New York. 



Regretting his inability to fully comply with his engagement; reasons 

 for his delay; bright hopes for the future. Business of the printing- 

 office. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXV, 43. 



From James Bowdoin. 1787. April 4. Boston. 



Introducing his relative, Mr. Hughes, who desires an opportunity of 

 presenting his respects to so distinguished a character. A. L. S. i p. 



XXXV, 44. 



Fro?n Mat[tliew] McConnell. 1787. April 6. Philadelphia. 

 Sending a pamphlet for Franklin's perusal. A. L. S. i p. 



XXXV, 45. 



From W[illiam] Short. 1787. April 8. Paris. 



In the absence of Mr. [Thomas] Jefferson, forwards certain letters 

 by Mr. [Isaac] Norris of Philadelphia. A. L. S. i p. XXXV, 46. 



From John Sevier. 1787. April 9. Mt. Pleasant, State of Franklin. 



Concerning the new State of Franklin ; Act of Cession repealed by 

 North Carolina; her attempt to reassume jurisdiction and sovereignty 

 over the State of Franklin ; desires to know if their Council of State 

 can count upon Franklin's approbation. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXXV, 47. 

 Printed in Works (Sparks, X, 290; Bigelow, IX, 361). 



From Aaron Doan. 1787. April 17. Gaol. 



Begging Franklin to recommend the enclosed petition favorably; his 

 offense committed at a time when a vindictive spirit unhappily pre- 

 vailed ; his greatest enemies in Bucks County would now be glad to 

 see him at liberty; his good conduct during his long confinement. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. XXXV, 48. 



