Letters from Benjamin Franklin 443 



To General William Shirley. \_Circa 1756.] 



Is represented at home as an opposer of Government and disaffected 

 to the King's service. Since he is acquainted with what zeal he served 

 Gen. [Edward] Braddock and also with his readiness to assist his forces 

 by affecting the grant from the Assembly for £10,000 in provisions and 

 clothing; he desires him to mention these things in a letter to him that 

 he may be at liberty to communicate it to Sir Everard Fawkener, 

 and thus remove any impressions to his disadvantage. A. Dr. of L. S. 

 I p. XLVI(i), 13. 



To [General William Shirley. Circa 1756.] 



Like the preceding with but slight change of wording. Acquaints 

 him of what part he took in the grant and that he actually subscribed 

 three tenths of the whole for which he is not yet reimbursed. A. Dr. 

 of L. 2 p. XLVI(i), 53. 



To, [Robert] Charles. 1757. February i. [Philadelphia.] 



Sends him copies of last year's votes, and other valuable papers. It 

 is estimated that £125,000 is necessary to defend the Province for 

 one year; this large sum cannot be raised and three-fourths of the troops 

 must be disbanded. The House has asked Mr. [Isaac] Norris and Dr. 

 Franklin to go to England to assist in getting these matters settled. 

 A. Dr. of L. S. 2 p. XLV, 12a. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VII, 127; Bigelow, II, 483; Smyth, III, 367). 



To [Richard] Partridge. [1757. February. Philadelphia.] 



Would have written a long letter but the House desired the Speaker 

 and him to go immediately home and settle the differences with the 

 Proprietors; it is possible that one of them will soon have the pleasure 

 of seeing and conferring with him on their affairs. A. Dr. of L. S. i p. 



XLV, 12b. 



To [William] Dunlap. 1757. April 4. Philadelphia. 



Appoints him postmaster of Philadelphia during his absence; office 

 is not to be removed from his house without his consent. Tells him to 

 pay attention to Mrs. [Deborah] Franklin's advice. Is to retain 10 

 per cent, commission. (Torn.) A. L. S. 2 p. XLV, 14a. 



Printed in Works (Bigelow, II, 496). 



