382 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



almost all meteorological observations, some of which they are desirous 

 of depositing in the various climes of this and other countries for 

 comparative observations; shall be pleased to take charge of a set if 

 that is the case. A. L. S. 5 p. XLIX, 18. 



From Rich[ar]d Wells. 1788. November 3. Philadelphia. 



Theophilus Gardner, for want of funds, is unable to claim an estate 

 in Jamaica belonging to his family; begs Franklin to read the en- 

 closed papers and see Mr. Gardner for a few minutes. L. in 3d P. 

 2 p. XXXVI, 102. 



Fro?n Joseph Elam. 1788. November 8. Philadelphia. 



Enclosing a copy of his letter to Gov. [Edmund] Randolph, protesting 

 against being thought insane, and asking protection against being re- 

 turned to the Pennsylvania Hospital as an escaped patient [4 p.]. 

 Desires to meet his accusers face to face in Franklin's presence; if they 

 will not agree to this, wishes his case laid before the Pennsylvania 

 Assembly, in order that he may quietly enjoy the liberty of a freeholder 

 and citizen. A. L. S. i p. XXXVI, 103. 



From Eliza [beth] Partridge. 1788. November 12. Boston. 



Reminds him of his promise to settle in Boston ; news of the Mecoms 

 and Miss Betsy Steel; death of Mr. Benjamin Kent. Desires a copy 

 of the letter he wrote when he continued the post-office to her mother. 

 Enclosing a letter [2 p.] from Anne Hey to her father, Dr. Philip 

 Van Horn, acknowledging the justice of his opposition to her marriage, 

 detailing her husband's cruelty and desertion, her inability to support 

 her two babies, and her wish to be forgiven and taken home again ; 

 begs Franklin to use his influence with Dr. Van Horn [in Philadelphia]. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVI, 104. 



From Alex[ande]r Small. 1788. November 29. Worcester, Eng. 



Account of a remedy (caustic volatile alkali) which he and others 

 have found very efficacious in cases of stone. Gave Franklin's remarks 

 on Ventilation to the Royal Society of Edinburgh; could not find it in 

 the American Philosophical [Society's] Transactions. A. L. S. 3 p. 



XXXVI, 105. 



