552 Letters from Benjamin Franklin 



To [William] Vernon, Jr. [1785.] 



Was informed that he was still embarrassed in his money affairs. 

 Advises him to return to America; can see no necessity of his staying 

 in Paris any longer. Is willing to lend him more money to pay off 

 his debts, on condition that he returns to America. A. Dr. of L. 2 p. 



XLV, 2046. 



To . [Circa 1786.] 



Relative to the paj'ment of the National debt and the evacuation of 

 the frontier posts by Great Britain. (Incomplete.) A. Dr. of L. i p. 



L(ii), 25. 



To Charles Biddle. 1786. November 2. [Philadelphia.] 



The report he mentions that his conduct has been disapproved of 

 by him is an infamous falsehood; he has always appeared to him to 

 be an excellent officer, well understanding the duties of his station 

 and indefatigably active in their performance. A. L. S. i p. (Press 

 copy.) XLV, 208. 



Printed in Works (Smyth, IX, 545). 



Inventions of John Churchman. 1787. February 14. 



Certificate by Dr. Franklin that the list of inventions had been 

 submitted to him. D. I p. (Copy.) L(i)> 46. 



To W[illiam] T[emple] Franklin, New York. 

 1787. April 26. [Philadelphia.] 



Found Major [David Salisbury] Frank's note and encloses it; if he 

 cannot get the money immediately, and the Major proposes to pay it 

 shortly, directs him to leave the note with Mr. [Richard] Bache and 

 request him to receive the money for him. A. L. S. i p. XLV, 209. 



To [Francis] Childs. 1787. May 8. Philadelphia. 



His paper does not come regularly; is glad to hear, however, that it 

 is well established and is likely to be profitable. Relative to the im- 

 perfection in the founts; his grandson [Benjamin Franklin Bache] will 

 cast the sorts for him, as soon as he has taken his degree and got clear 

 from College. L. 3 p. XLV, 210. 



Printed in Works (Smyth, IX, 580). 



