Letters from Benjamin Franklin 467 



To [Mary Stevenson], 1767. September 14. Paris. 



Description of his journey to Paris. French fashions. The King 

 and Queen. Improvements in Versailles. Paris. French politeness. 

 (Incomplete.) A. Dr. of L. 6 p. XLV, 325^. 



Printed, in full, in Works (Sparks, VII, 358; Bigelow, IV, 33; Smyth, V, 48). 



To Rev. Mr. . [1766. September. London.] 



If the venerable Society shall appoint Mr. [Elihu] Spencer to the 

 mission of Spotsu-ood, in New Jersey, he v^^ill recommend him to the 

 Governor of that Province. Rev. [William] Sturgeon, of Philadelphia, 

 w^rote to him that his health is so much on a decline, as to oblige him 

 to retire into the country, and that he should think himself happy if 

 the Society w^ould appoint him to succeed Mr, [Colin] Campbel[l] at 

 Burlington. Thinks Trenton, if vacant, would suit him. A. Dr. of L. 

 I p. XLVI(i), 26. 



To Mrs. [Deborah] Franklin, Philadelphia. 

 1767. November 17. London. 



Longs to hear of her and Sally [Franklin] 's welfare from their own 

 hands. Is well and hearty. A. L. S. i p. XLVI(ii), 57- 



To The Printer of the London Chronicle. 



[1767. November. London.] 



On smuggling and its various species. (Three pages missing.) A. 

 Dr. of L. 9 p. XLVI(i), 72; L(ii), 12; LVIII, 5. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, II, 361; Bigelow, IV, 46; Smyth, V, 60). 



To . [Circa 1767.] 



Is afraid we have many more rebels among us than we were aware of. 

 Among others they that have not registered the weight of their plate 

 and paid the duty are all rebels ; to whom may be added the acting rebels 

 that wear French silks and cambrics. The petition is from a number 

 of private persons, merchants of New York, stating their opinion that 

 several restraints in the Acts of Trade laid on the commerce of the 

 Colonies are not only prejudicial to the Colonies but to the mother 

 country. Those reasons are to be judged of here, and if good and are 

 supported by facts, instead of censure those merchants might deserve 

 thanks; if otherwise, the petition may be laid aside. Petitioning is 

 not rebellion. A. L. S. Friend to both countries. (Fragment.) i p. 



L(ii), i2d. 



