502 Letters from Benjamin Franklin 



and to open all the ports to the ships of every state of Europe that 

 will admit their commerce and protect it; resolve to support this freedom 

 of commerce for two years and as long after as the late Acts of Par- 

 liament for restricting the commerce and fisheries shall continue un- 

 repealed. A. Dr. of D. I p. L(ii), 45. 



To Lord [Howe?]. 1776. August 20. Philadelphia. 



The temper of the Colonies as professed in the several petitions was 

 sincere; the terms they proposed should have been closed with and all 

 might have been peace. The contempt with which the petitions were 

 treated and the cruel measures since taken have changed that temper. 

 To propose submission to the Crown would now be fruitless. A. Dr. 

 of L. I p. XLV, no. 



To Lord Howe. 1776. September 8. Philadelphia. 



Cause for not answering sooner. Concerning an interview requested 

 by his Lordship. A. Dr. of L. i p. XLV, in. 



Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 187; Bigelow, VI, 30; Smyth, VI, 462). 



To William Temple Franklin, Perth Amboy, N. J. 

 1776. September 19. Philadelphia. 



Thinks It not advisable for him to go at this time to his father. 

 Will send clothing by first opportunity. Attempt of Benny [Benjamin 

 Franklin Bache] at letter-writing. A. L. S. 2 p. LXIX, 3. 



Printed in Works (Smyth, VI, 467). 



To William Temple Franklin, Perth Amboy. 

 1776. September 22. Philadelphia. 



Reasons for not wishing him to take the journey to his father. A. 

 L. S. I p. LXIX, 4. 



Printed in Works (Smyth, VI, 468). 



To William Temple Franklin, Perth Amboy. 

 1776. September 28. Philadelphia. 



Has an advantageous offering for him if he returns immediately. 

 A. L. S. I p. LXIX, 5. 



