396 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



Describing the kind of mystical philosophy to which his father was 

 converted In 1772; bad effect on his business; his mother determined 

 to take In boarders; his brother Jack's business in Philadelphia. Dis- 

 position made of the books which Franklin desired sold. A. L. S. 

 6 p. XXXVIII, 176. 



From [Sir] Edward Newenham. 1789. September 13. 



Amazing revolution in France; sums up the various startling events 

 there; admires the Due de la Rochefoucauld's speech in favor of a free 

 press; depicts the humiliating situation of the King of France. Ireland's 

 admiration for the Marquis de la Fayette. Thinks England will soon 

 be involved In a war. A, L. S. 3 p. XXXVI, 173. 



From John Bondfield. 1789. September 15. Bordeaux. 



French affairs; list of articles under debate in the National Assembly. 

 Explains the advantage to America could she export wheat to Europe 

 this year on her own account ; the crops in France will fall far short of 

 the demand. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVI, 174. 



From R[obert] Patterson. 1789. September 17. Philadelphia. 



The meeting of the [American] Philosophical Society will take place 

 at Franklin's house, if that will permit his being present; If he cannot 

 attend, the meeting will be held at their Hall on Fifth street, which Is 

 in some degree prepared for their reception. A. L. S. 2 p. 



XXXVI, 175. 



From G[eorge] Washington. 1789. September 23. New York. 



Expressions of friendship for him and of sympathy for his sufferings; 

 assuring him of the admiration and veneration of the entire Nation. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVI, 176. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, X, 396; Bigelow, X, 148). 



From W[illia]m Vaughan. 1789. September 23. London. 



Sending a copy of a letter from Mr. Garbutt together with his 

 answer; hopes Mr. John Tyler will Immediately take the necessary 

 steps to pay his debts and release his legacy. A. L. S. i p. 



XXXVI, 177. 



