398 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Jaco[b] Broom. 1789. November 6. Wilmington. 



The debt due Franklin by Jacob A. Killen; no difficulty in having 

 the bond renewed. A. L. S. i p. XXXVI, 184. 



From Jona[than] Williams, [Sr.]. 1789. November 7. Boston. 



Account of his money losses. Blessings he has enjoyed through life. 

 Affectionate relations betvi^een himself and his Aunt [Jane] Mecom. 

 A. L. S. I p. XXXVI, 185^. 



Frofn Jno. Trumbull. 1789. November 25. New York. 



Enclosing Franklin a letter from his friend Benjamin West ; looks 

 upon Franklin as his patron ; has begun a series of pictures treating 

 of the great events of the Revolution, hence his presence in America; 

 hopes he can count on Franklin's approbation and protection. A. L. S. 

 2 p. XXXVI, 186. 



From William Killen. 1789. November 25. Dover, [Delaware]. 



Unavoidable delay in paying Franklin a debt contracted by his son 

 [Jacob A. Killen]; sends sixty pounds; begs to be informed if that 

 amount does not fully cover the principal and interest. A. L. S. i p. 



XXXVI, 187. 



From Gunn[in]g Bedford, Jr. 1789. November 27. Wilmington. 



Papers of Mr. Parker in much confusion ; fortunately found the one 

 Franklin wanted. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVI, 188. 



From David Ramsay. 1789. December 9. Charleston. 



Returning the History of Lord North's Administration, which was 

 placed by mistake among his books. Expressing gratitude for favors 

 received. A. L. S. i p. XXXVI, 189. 



From Miles Merwin. 1789. December 15. Philadelphia. 



Desires permission to dedicate to Franklin his History of the United 

 States, for which he was kind enough to subscribe; encloses the dedi- 

 cation for any corrections Franklin may see fit to make. A. L. S. 4 p. 



E. by Franklin. Sensible of the honor done him but cannot consent 

 to the publication of such excessive enconiums of his conduct ; hopes 

 Mr. Merwin will pardon his refusal. XXXVI, 190. 



