49^ Letters from Benjamin Franklin 



has now some connection with the whole globe; being born herself in 

 America and having her first child in Asia, her second in Europe, and 

 now her third in Africa. A. Dr. of L. S. i p. XLV, 89. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 125; Bigelow, V, 358; Smyth, VI, 334). 



To [William Franklin]. 1774. September 7. London. 



Decided to stay in England until he learns the result of the first 

 Congress. Thinks the Bostonians ought not to pay for the tea that 

 was destroyed. Death of Sir W[illiam] Johnson. Asks him to 

 request Mr. [James] Kinsey to acknowledge to Mr. [James] Parker, 

 the receipt of the Boundary Act. A Spanish war is seriously appre- 

 hended. A. Dr. of L. S. 2 p. XLV, 91. 

 Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 130; Bigelow, V, 359; Smyth, VI, 239). 



To James Parker. 1774. September 7. London. 



Informs him he was directed by a letter from Messrs. Kinsey and 

 Hewlings to solicit the Royal confirmation of the Act for the establish- 

 ment of the division line [between New Jersey and New York]. Sent 

 those gentlemen authenticated copies. Will obtain a copy for Mr. 

 [James] Parker should he deem it necessary, although the expense is 

 very large. A. Dr. of L. S. i p. XLV, 90. 



To [Joseph] Galloway. 1774. September 7. London. 



Great expectation of the result of the appointed Congress both among 

 friends and enemies. If the Colonies declare and resolve their rights 

 and confederate not to use British goods till they are acknowledged and 

 confirmed, they will carry their point. The Ministry must be disbanded 

 and the late Acts repealed. A war with Spain is apprehended. A. 

 Dr. of L. S. I p. XLV, 92. 



To Peter Timothy. 1774. September 7. London. 



The success of the Congress depends upon the unanimity and firm- 

 ness of its members. The Ministry must give way. Intends remaining 

 in England another winter. A. Dr. of L. S. I p. XLV, 93. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 131; Bigelow, V, 361; Smyth, VI, 243). 



To [John] Foxcroft. 1774. September 7. London. 



There is a good deal of uneasiness at the office concerning the de- 

 lay of the accounts. Mr. [Anthony] Todd showed him a letter which 



