Letters from Benjamin Franklin 497 



he sent to Mr, [John] Foxcroft. Urges him to pay attention to the 

 contents if he values the continuance of his appointment. Thinks some 

 person is ready to step into his shoes. A. Dr. of L. S. i p. XLV, 94. 



To [The Provincial Council of Nev7 Jersey]. Samuel Tucker, Jno. 



Mehelm, Robt. Friend Price, Henry Paxson and Ja[nie]s 



Kinsey [Committee]. 1774. September 7. London. 



The Acts of the Assembly for which he is to obtain the Royal ap- 

 probation. Hopes to receive copies of the Acts and also the votes. 

 Unanimity and firmness in Congress will do everything for them. 

 Will inform them of any measures that may affect the liberties of 

 America. War with Spain apprehended. A. Dr. of L. S. i p. 



XLV, 95. 



Printed in Works (Smyth, VI, 242). 



To Mrs. [Deborah] Franklin, Philadelphia. 

 1774. September 10. London. 



Has not received a line from her for the last nine months; censures 

 her for not writing. Continues well and hopes to hear the same from 

 her. Recommends Mr. Westley to her civilities. A. L. S. i p. 



XLVI(ii), 91. 



To [The Provincial Council of New Jersey]. Samuel Tucker, Jno. 



Mehelm, Robt. Friend Price, Henry Paxson and Ja[me]s 



Kinsey [Committee]. 1774. October 12. London. 



Officers of the Plantation Board as well as its members are out 

 of town ; nothing can be done in regard to the late Acts until their 

 return. A dissolution [of Parliament] has taken place which was very 

 sudden and unexpected. Cause for this dissolution. A. Dr. of L. S. 

 I p. XLV, 96. 



To Jos[eph] Galloway. 1774. October 12. London. 



Election of a new Parliament. Lord Percy's friends published a 

 letter of his expressing that he is on good terms with the people of 

 Boston. The Court persists in its severe measures against America. 

 His situation in England hazardous. A. Dr. of L. i p. (Incomplete.) 



XLV, 97. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 138; Bigelow, V, 370; Smyth, VI, 252). 



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