Letters from Benjamin Franklin 471 



Memorandum. [1768.] 



Sketch of the room and table where the King of Denmark dined 

 in public, October i, 1768. i p. XLIX, 78. 



To [William] Dunlap. [Circa 1768.] 



It is not in their power to give a discharge for his whole debt to 

 the Post Office on his payment of a part, the debt being not to them but 

 to the Crown. If he does not come to a settlement immediately, they 

 will be obliged to commence suit, whereby the accounts will be ex- 

 amined and settled by indifferent men, which will be more agreeable 

 to them than a private settlement. He is immediately called upon to 

 make good his charge against his predecessor. A. Dr. of L. S. 

 [Benjamin] F[ranklin] and [John] F[oxcroft]. i p. XLVI(i), 17. 



To . [Circa 1768.] 



Ladies' disputes and differences are of too delicate a nature for him 

 to interfere with. Their tea and their passions cool with a very 

 little time and he that meddles with them too soon may burn his lips. 

 A. Dr. of L. S. I p. XLVI(i), 29. 



To Mrs. [Deborah] Franklin, Philadelphia. 

 1769. March i. London. 



Is well, his arms have perfectly recovered their strength. Mr. 

 Coleman's fresh disorders grieve him. Had a visit from Mr. [Richard] 

 Bache's sister who appears to be a very agreeable, sensible young woman. 

 A. L S. XLVI(ii), 64. 



To Mrs. [Deborah] Franklin, Philadelphia. 

 1769. March 21. London. 



Mrs. [Margaret] Stevenson sent her a case, and a trunk containing 

 things mentioned in invoice enclosed. A. L. I p. XLVI(ii), 65. 



To [Mrs. Deborah Franklin]. 1769. June 3. London. 



Continues well. Is impatient for the next pacquet which he hopes 

 will bring good news under her own hand. Mrs, [Margaret] Steven- 

 son talks of paying her a visit. A. L. S. i p. XLVI(ii), 66. 



