Letters from Benjamin Franklin 499 



an insolvent debtor. Petitions are being received from all parts pray- 

 ing that commerce be restored. Both Houses have addressed the King 

 declaring a rebellion to be in Massachusetts ; more troops are about to 

 be sent thither. A bill is preparing to deprive the four New England 

 Colonies of their fisheries. Lord Chatham's plan for conciliation was 

 rejected by the Lords. A. Dr. of L. S. 2 p. XLV, loi. 



Printed in Works (Smyth, VI, 307). 



To [Joseph Galloway]. 1775. February 25. London. 



Plan of union sent by Galloway to England. It is hinted that 

 Mr. Galloway and Mr. [John] Jay are friends of the Ministry, Dr. 

 Franklin does not believe it. Objections to a union. Preliminary articles 

 to be agreed upon before such a plan should be adopted. Lord North's 

 proposal meant to divide rather than to unite the Colonies. A. Dr. 

 of L. S. 4 p. XLV, 102. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 144; Bigelow, V, 435; Smyth, VI, 311). 



To The Earl of Dartmouth. 1775. [March 16.] London. 



Protests against the blockading of Boston harbor and the pending 

 Acts for depriving that Province of fishing rights. (In duplicate.) A. 

 Dr. of L. S. 2 p. XLV, 98 and 103. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, V, 79; Bigelow, V, 529; Smyth, VI, 397). 



To Mr. . 1775. March 17. London. 



Is about to embark to America, and requests him to omit purchas- 

 ing the Theatrum Machinarium if he had not already done so ; has 

 an offer of a set in London. Informs him that if he has purchased it, 

 his draft will be paid by Mrs. [Margaret] Stevenson. Proposes to 

 return in October. Presents his respects to the Prince. A. Dr. of L. 

 I p. XLV, 105. 



To Mr. [Anthony] Todd. 1775. March 18. London. 



Sends extracts from letters from Mr. [John] Foxcroft to Dr. Frank- 

 lin, to show what reason Dr. Franklin had to suppose the accounts 

 might have been settled, A. Dr. of L. in 3d P. i p. XLV, 104. 



To D[avid] Hartley. 1775. May 6. Philadelphia. 



Arrived last night and learned that there is the most perfect unanim- 

 ity throughout the Colonies. Introduces Capt. Falconer, A. L. S. 

 I p. (Copy.) XLV, 105^. 



