44^ Letters from Benjamin Franklin 



To Mrs. [Deborah] Franklin, Philadelphia. 

 1757- July 27. London. 

 His arrival in London. A. L. S. i p. XLVI(ii), 10. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VII, 149; Bigelow, II, 520; Smyth, III, 419). 



To Dr. [John] Fothergill. [1757. October.] Tuesday morning. 



Took the powder he prescribed and had a good night's rest. Had no 

 headache in the morning and therefore did not cup. Had, however, a 

 giddiness and swimming in his head which, whenever he rises or turns 

 suddenly, makes him stagger; hears a humming noise in his head and 

 sees faint twinkling lights. Asks for his advice. A. Dr. of L. i p. 



XLVI(i), 18. 



To [Mrs. Deborah Franklin]. 1757. November 22. London. 



His long illness. Will entertain Mr. [Peter] Collinson and Dr. 

 [John] Fothergill with her account of Tedynskung's visit. Glad Sally 

 [Franklin] went to Elizabethtown. General [William] Shirley's affairs 

 in an uncertain state and he (Gen. S.) is endeavoring to obtain an en- 

 quiry into his conduct. Tells her not to be troubled about reports spread 

 by his enemies about him; should he not be able to do his country 

 any good, he will at least take care not to do it any harm. The agreeable 

 conversation he meets with among men of learning and the notice 

 taken of him by persons of distinction, are the principal things that 

 soothe him during this painful absence from his family and friends; 

 yet those would not detain him another week if he had not other 

 inducements; duty to his country and hopes of being able to do it 

 some service. (Part missing.) A. L. 4 p. 



XLVI(ii), 94, 95 and 98. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VII, 149; Bigelow, II, 521; Smyth, III, 419). 



To [Mrs. Deborah Franklin]. 1758. February 19. London. 



Death of his friend [William] Parsons. Hackney coaches in London ; 

 London one great smoky house. His health. Account of various 

 articles he sent her. (Incomplete.) A. L. S. 4 p. XLVI(ii), 11. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VII, 163; Bigelow, III, 5; Smyth, III, 430). 



