Letters from Benjamin Franklin 477 



To [Mrs. Deborah Franklin]. 1771. August 14. London. 



His pictures. Visit to the Bishop of St. Asaph's family. Will set 

 out on a trip to Ireland with his old friend, Counsellor [Richard] 

 Jackson. Desires her to push the enquiry after the Lancaster Dutch- 

 man and not let it sleep and be forgotten. (Concluding part mutilated.) 

 A. L. 3 p. XLVI(u), 76. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VII, 538; Bigelow, IV, 415; Smyth, V, 338). 



To Mrs. [Deborah] Franklin, Philadelphia. 

 1 77 1. August 17. London. 



Continues well, but finds more exercise necessary to preserve his 

 health. About to make the tour of Ireland with Mr. [Richard] 

 Jackson, and return through Scotland before the Parliament opens. 

 Would not have her send the receipts for the money she pays, but it 

 would be agreeable to him to see from time to time an account of the 

 considerable sums. Introduces Mr. Tyler, who wishes to settle in 

 Philadelphia. Has spent three weeks with his friend the Bishop [of 

 St. Asaph]. Promised to spend the Christmas holidays with him. A. 

 L. S. I p. XLVI(ii), 77. 



To . [1771?] August 15. 



His cash is lower than usual. After examining his accounts he finds 

 that he cannot, without the greatest inconvenience to himself, comply 

 with his request. A. Dr. of L. S. i p. XLVI(i), 21. 



Agreement. 1771. December 18. 



Relative to an extension of time to fulfill the conditions of a certain 

 transaction. A. D. S. B[enjamin] Franklin, Joseph Massie. 



L(i), 42. 



List of Papers Relating to the Affairs of Georgia. [1771.] 

 Received in a parcel. A. Mem. i p. XLVI(i), 75. 



To [Mrs. Jane Mecom]. 1772. January 13. London. 



Draft of the two concluding paragraphs and postscripts. A. Dr. of 

 L. S. I p. XLV, 41a. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VII, 541; Bigelow, IV, 428; Smyth, V, 348). 



