Benjamin Franklin Papers -- Hays Calendar
Part 12
Section I
1640-1778
(605 items)

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Hays Calendar part 1: Letters to Franklin (section I) 1730-1767 412 items
Hays Calendar part 1: Letters to Franklin (section II) 1768-1776 663 items
Hays Calendar part 2: Letters to Franklin (section I) 1777 January-August 555 items
Hays Calendar part 2: Letters to Franklin (section II) 1777 September-1778 March 666 items
Hays Calendar part 3: Letters to Franklin (section I) 1778 April-September 690 items
Hays Calendar part 3: Letters to Franklin (section II) 1778 October-December 715 items
Hays Calendar part 4: Letters to Franklin (section I) 1779 January-May 521 items
Hays Calendar part 4: Letters to Franklin (section II) 1779 June-November 553 items
Hays Calendar part 5: Letters to Franklin (section I) 1779 December-1780 May 524 items
Hays Calendar part 5: Letters to Franklin (section II) 1780 June-December 553 items
Hays Calendar part 6: Letters to Franklin (section I) 1781 January-December 687 items
Hays Calendar part 6: Letters to Franklin (section II) 1782 January-December 582 items
Hays Calendar part 7: Letters to Franklin (section I) 1783 January-May 436 items
Hays Calendar part 7: Letters to Franklin (section II) 1783 June-November 396 items
Hays Calendar part 8: Letters to Franklin 1783 December-1785 May 780 items
Hays Calendar part 9: Letters to Franklin (section I) 1783-1786 424 items
Hays Calendar part 9: Letters to Franklin (section II) 1787-1789 395 items
Hays Calendar part 10: Letters to Franklin, receipts, bills 1790 January-April, n.d. 315 items
Hays Calendar part 11: Letters from Franklin 1733-1789 711 items
Hays Calendar part 12: Miscellaneous Franklin items (section I) 1640-1778 605 items
Hays Calendar part 12: Miscellaneous Franklin items (section II) 1779-1791 758 items

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 Miscellaneous Franklin Materials.



By The House of Commons., Miscellaneous Papers. 1642 D. 1p. L(ii), 33.

A bill freeing the New England Plantations from paying any custom, subsidy, taxation imposition or other duty, on goods or merchandise imported or exported.
(Copy.)

From Courtney, Nicholas. Cornwall, England., to Joseph Growdon. 1670 January 27 D.S. 1p. LII, 1.

Bond for the sum of fifty pounds.

From Grooss, Williams. Cornwall, England., to Joseph Growdon. 1670 February 17 D.S. 1p. LII, 2.

Bond for the sum of five pounds.

From Walker, Mary., to Lawrence Growdon. 1675 November 6 D.S. 1p. LII, 2 1/2.

Receipt for one year's rent. £60.

From Penn, William. Worminghurst., to His Wife and Children. 1682 June 4 L. 4p. LVIII, 2.

Counsel and advice.
(Copy.)

Bibliography:
Printed in Janney's Life of William Penn, Philadelphia, 1852, p. 187.

By The General Assembly of New Jersey., Miscellaneous Papers. 1682 September D. 1p. XLIX, 31.

Eight chapter of the Acts and Laws of the General Assembly of New Jersey in September, 1682, which gives to the town of Burlington, and to others concerned therein for educational purposes, the Island of Matininuck. The rents, issues and profits from which are to be employed for the maintaining of a school.
(Certified copy.)

From Morrice, Edmund., to Lawrence Growdon. 1684 August 28 D.S. 1p. LII, 3.

Bond for the sum of four pounds.

From Coyesarne, Sampson. Bristol., to Law[rence] Growdon, Padstow, Cornwall [England]. 1691 March 6 A.L.S. 1p. LII, 4.

Relative to the purchase of an estate at Aushell.

By The Governor of Canada., Miscellaneous Papers. 1691 Apr. 10 D. 3p. LVII, 1.

Grant of land to [Antoine] De Lamotte Cadillac.
(In French. Copy.)

From The Freemen of Pennsylvania., to Governor William Penn. 1704 Aug. 16 L. 15p. LVII, 2.

Memorial complaining of certain abuses, etc.
(Copy.)

From Henry,Duke of Beaufort., to Christopher,Baron de Graffenried. 1709 April 28 A.D.S. 2p. LII, 5.

Commission appointing Baron de Graffenried the deputy of the Duke in that part of Carolina north and east of Cape Fear River.

From Penn, William., to His Friends in Pennsylvania. 1710 April 29 L.S. 4p. XLVII, 1.

Expostulates with them concerning the cause of the many troubles and oppressions he has met with from them. Informs them that he has always been willing and is now willing to make any provisions that are necessary for the prosperity of his Province, but that he cannot perceive what advantages the people will be possessed of in taking many of the provisions and executive parts of Government out of the Governor's hands and place them in an uncertain body, particularly the appointment of Judges. Thinks he does not deserve the rough treatment which he and his Secretary received from them. Appeals to them to reconsider fully what they desire of him on the one hand, and what ought to be performed to him on the other. Shall expect a reply from the next Assembly, that he may know what to rely upon.
(Copy.)

From Alexander Spotswood, Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia., to The Tuscaroras. 1711 October 8 Mem. S. and sealed. 1p. LXXVI, 3.

Demanding that [Christopher,] Baron of Graffenried, the chief man of the Palatines in Carolina, shall be forthwith set at liberty and sent on the Governor of Virginia, and giving notice that if they do him any violence he will revenge his blood upon every man, women and child of the nation.

Agreement of Christopher, Baron de Graffenried with the Tuscarora Indians and their Neighbors., Miscellaneous Papers 1711 October 9 A.D.S. 2p. LII, 7.

To be good friends. In wars between the English and the Indians the Baron's people to take no part and receive no harm. In cases of disagreement, complaints are to be made to the chiefest men. Freedom of Indian lands and hunting grounds.

From Account of the Trade of the British American Colonies., Miscellaneous Papers 1718-1732 2p. LII, 34.

Extracts from the journals of the Lords Commissioners for Trade and Plantations.

From Delafaye, Mr. Chas. Whitehall., to Sir W[illiam] Keith, Governor of Pennsylvania. 1719 July 30 A.L.S. 2p. XLVII, 2.

Sends him a copy of the Report of the Commissioners for Trade and Plantation, signifying their Excellencys approbation of what he did and their directions that he do as proposed in the Report—continue to act as Governor of Pennsylvania under his former appointment till the Proprietor and Trustees have settled their differences or until further signification of His Majesty's of their Excellencys pleasures. Report of the Board of the Trade, wherein they express their satisfaction with Mr. Keith for declining to act under his new commissions.

From Hooper, John. Padstow, Cornwall, England., to Lawrence Growdon. 1724 October 6 A.L.S. 1p. LII, 8.

Perverse winds have prevented sailing. Purchase of brandy and barley, and other business matters.

The Case of Sir William Keith against Springett and Hannah Penn., Miscellaneous Papers [1725-6?] Mem. 10p. LXXVI, 2.

Relating to the appointment of Major [Patrick] Gorden as Governor of the Province of Pennsylvania.

From ------, -----. Pole., to ----- -----. 1726 November 20 A.L. 3p. LII, 10.

Relative to rent of farm. Rough weather for sailing. Requests him to look after his wife and family.

From Hooper, John. Padstow, Cornwall, England., to Lawrence Growdon. 1727[?] January 25 A.L.S. 1p. XLVIII, 58.

Fall in the price of corn. Hopes that he has not bought any to ship off.

From Banley, J. London., to Lawrence Growdon, Bridgwater [England]. 1727 March 30 A.L.S. 1p. LII, 11.

Business letter.

From Hooper, John. Padstow, Cornwall, England., to Lawrence Growdon, Bristol. 1727 October 4 A.L.S. 1p. LII, 12.

Relative to the buying, shipping and selling of wheat and barley.

From Hooper, John. Padstow, Cornwall, England., to Lawrence Growdon, Bridgwater. 1727 October 23 A.L.S. 2p. LII, 12 1/2.

Buying and selling of wheat. Accompained by a note from W[illia]m Gifford to Mr. Hooper relative to a bill coming due.

From Hooper, Charles. Bristol., to Mrs. Lawrence Growdon. [Circa 1727.] ----- 23 A.L.S. 1p. XLIX, 80.

Informs her that his brother died of small-pox in the morning; requests her assistance as soon as possible.

From Growdon, Joseph Jr. Philadelphia., to His Brother. 1728 March 30 A.L.S. 3p. XLVII, 3.

Begs to be pardoned if he has used unguarded language in his last letter, which he assures him was due to youthful passions, rather than resentment; he never endeavored to influence his father against him; he knows nothing about his father's affairs or his will; he knows his brother has a right to a considerable quantity of land in Pennsylvania which has been sealed and improved or aliened and sold by his father, and whatever rights he has he will not dispute; assures him that in whatever manner their father may dispose of his estate, he will never dispute a point with him but in the kindest, most amicable and affectionate terms; and rather than be involved in unnatural discord and unhappy division will make a voluntary resignation of his own interest.

From Hooper, Jenet., to Lawrence Growdon, Bridgwater [Eng.]. 1728 May 20 A.L.S. 1p. LII, 9.

Riots of the tinners. Has heard from brother Hooper who put in at Falmouth on account of a leak. Plans for her son. Would like to apprentice him to a good business master in Bristol.

From Bownas, Samuel. Bristol., to Lawrence Growdon. 1728 December 22 A.L.S. 1p. LII, 13.

Thomas Bedel's death. Changes in the market prices.

From Growdon, Joseph Jr. Philadelphia., to His Brother. 1730 November 27 A.L.S. 1p. XLVII, 4.

Has just returned from Chester Court where he has been engaged in public prosecutions for the Crown. Intended to write fully but unforeseen business prevented him, and the vessel sails two days earlier. Could not manage his business so as to come over with the vessel but will be with him next spring.

From Hooper, John. Padstow, Cornwall, England., to Lawrence Growdon, Bristol. 1731 May 10 A.L.S. 1p. LII, 16.

Sympathizes with him in the loss of his wife.

By Alsop, Thomas. Hackinsack., Miscellaneous Papers 1731 October 25 D.S. 3p. LII, 17.

Deed of Release in favor of Edmund Kingstand, Timothy Bagley, Richard Warman, and Mary Pinhorn, of an interest in the unappropriated lands of the town of Bergen. Attested by William Provoost, Judge of the Court of Common Pleas.

By The Durham Iron Works., Miscellaneous Papers 1731-1734 Mem. 3p. LII, 15.

Accounts.

By George II., Miscellaneous Papers 1734 June 14
LII, 35a.

Commission of Robert Burnett as Secretary of the Province of New Jersey.

By -----, -----., Miscellaneous Papers 1736-7 January 25 Diss. 1p. XLIX, 37.

Experiments with various colors to show which imbibe and which repel the sun's rays.

From Collinson, Peter. London., to Joseph Breintnall, Philadelphia. 1736 February 20 A.L.S. 4p. LXIX, 48.

Relative to books purchased for the Library Company of Philadelphia. Accounts and drafts of answers by Joseph Breintnall.

Census of New Jersey., Miscellaneous Papers 1737, 1738 and 1745 Mem. 2p. LVIII, 18.; LXXVI, 4.

By The House of Representatives of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia., to George II. 1740 September 2 D.S. 1p. LVII, 3.

Complaining of the enlistment of large numbers of white servants in the army by the Lieutenant-Governor, without the consent of their masters.
(Copy.)

From Mary and William Williams., to Lawrence Growdon. 1746 September 2 D.S. 2p. LII, 21.

Two notices signed by each, respectively, that an agreement had been reached concerning their land.

From Kelly, Jno. Hillton., to Lawrence Growdon. 1746-7 February 9 A.L.S. 1p. LII, 20.

Relative to the affairs of the widow Williams and her son Richard.

From MacSparran, James. Narraganset, Rhode Island., to Colonel Henry Cary of Dungiven. 1752 August 20 A.L.S. 11p. XLIX, 63a.

Description of the English American domain.

Bibliography:
Printed, in part, in Collections of Rhode Island Historical Soc., III, 131.

From MacSparran, James. Narraganset, New England., to The Rev. Paul Limwick. 1752 November 10 A.L.S. 2p. XLIX, 63b.

Family affairs. Has been engaged in a law suit about Glebe lands about twenty-eight years and a decree has been made against him with the result of a loss of at least £600. Will go to England next spring if he can obtain his wife's consent. Vagrant, illiterate preachers swarm here.

From Todd, Jonathan. East Guilford., to ----------. 1753 March 6 A.L.S. 2p. I, 19.

Expressing his friendship for his correspondent and asking him to present to Mr. [Benjamin] Franklin, for whom he has the greatest admiration, a few observations written by him while reading Mr. Franklin's ingenious manuscript, entitled "Physical and Meteorological Conjectures, etc."; the pleasure he derived from reading the manuscript; presents these objections merely to have them removed.

From Franklin 1, John. Boston., to William Franklin, Philadelphia. 1753 July 23 A.L.S. 1p. XLVIII, 119.

Relative to the accounts of Joseph Grant.

Note: 1[Brother of Benjamin Franklin.]

By The Earl of Macclesfield., Miscellaneous Papers 1753 October 30 Manuscript. 10p. B F 85, m 3.

Speech to the Royal Society on awarding the Copley Medal for that year to Benjamin Franklin. Manuscript.
With engraved plate of the medal. 1 vol. 4to.

From Mecom, Benjamin. Antigua., to Mrs. Deborah Franklin, Philadelphia. 1754 September 21 A.L.S. 2p. I, 29.

Sends by Mr. House two pots of sweet-meats; if he can get any oranges will send a keg. Describes a hurricane he witnessed on the 13th inst.; a sickly time of year; white people die much faster than usual; describes method they have of announcing the sex of the deceased, by the number of times the bell tolls.

From Smith, William., to The Society Entrusted with Monies Collected for the use of Foreign Protestants in Pennsylvania. [Circa 1754.] A.L.S. 17p. XLIX, 38.

Brief remarks on the distressed and unformed state of the foreign Protestants in North America, especially in the Province of Pennsylvania, with an enquiry into the best means of supplying them with instructors and incorporating them with the English in the rising generation. A few remarks on the same subjects by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
(Copy.)

By -----, -----., Miscellaneous Papers [1754?] Mem. 2p. LVIII, 121.

A speech reproaching the young men of the Province with love of ease and cowardice; need of armed resistance to the French and their numerous bodies of Indians; prophesies the loss of all their out-settlements.
(Fragment.)

From Timothy, Peter. Charles Town, S.C., to David Hall, Philadelphia. 1755 February 6 A.L.S. 1p. I, 31.

Concerning the amount of paper received and wanted and payment for the same. Will send Mrs. [Deborah] Franklin a piece of cambric by the next vessel. Begs him to send his whole account, as it stands with Mr. [Benjamin] Franklin.

From Timothy, Peter. Charles Town, S.C., to David Hall, Philadelphia. 1755 March 5 A.L.S. 1p. I, 32.

Hopes he has received the £40 sent by Capt. Cony Edwards. Desires him to send his whole account now with Mr. [Benjamin] Franklin. Delay in getting the paper. Would have sent the money, but dollars are scarce in Carolina.

By The Governor of the French West Indies. Port au Prince., Miscellaneous Papers 1755 May 31 D. 1p. LVII, 4.

Leave of absence granted to Captain Guitton, of the Militia forces.
(In French.)

By The General Assembly of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia., Miscellaneous Papers 1755 October 16 D.S. W[illia]m Franklin, Clerk. 1p. LII, 24.

Resolution relative to the appointment of Richard Partridge and Robert Charles as the Agents of the Province in Great Britain.

From Pemberton, Israel. Philadelphia., to Dr. [John] Fothergill. 1755 A.L.S. 4p. XLVII, 5.

Has received two or three of the scandalous pamphlets which were printed in England and which were styled a "State of the Province"; 1 it alarmed all ranks to find they have some among them so desperately bent on depriving them of their liberties. Assures him that most, if not all, of the pamphlet, is false, and that it tended very much to unite rather than divide the people. When the Governors of Boston and New York were here, on their way to Annapolis to meet General Braddock, Gov. Shirley insisted in B[enjamin] Franklin going with them. He, with difficulty, undertook the journey, though he had scarce perfected the scheme, which some others had projected, for enabling the Assembly to raise money without the Governor's concurrence, and thereby demonstrating their readiness to comply with the demands of the King. The Governor [Robert Hunter Morris] mortified at the success of this scheme. After the Convention, Franklin staid behind the Governor in order to settle a post from Will's Creek to the City. He then had opportunities of frequent conference with the General and thus removed the great prejudices against the Province. The General had been informed that the Province refused to supply him with provisions, carriages, and would not open up a road from the camp to the settlements and that it was supplying the French with provisions, etc. Franklin assured him that the Assembly [of Pennsylvania] voted £5,000 to be laid out in provisions, etc., he refuted the other false charges and everything was arranged to the General's satisfaction. Franklin was unanimously thanked for this by the Assembly. The Governor's message to the Assembly. Asks him to try to obviate the disadvantages that may rise from Friends being misrepresented to the Government.
(Copy.)

Note: 1 A Brief State of the Province of Pennsylvania, in which the Conduct of their Assemblies for several years past is impartially examined, and the true Cause of the Continual Encroachments of the French is displayed, etc. London, R. Griffiths, 1755.
An answer to an Invidious Pamphlet, intituled A Brief State of the Province of Pennsylvania. London, S. Bladon, 1755.
A Brief View of the Conduct of Pennsylvania for the year 1755. London, R. Griffiths, 1756.

Bibliography:
Printed, in parts, in Works (Sparks, VII, 96, Note).

A State of the Paper Currency Emitted in Virginia., Miscellaneous Papers 1755-1762 Mem. 3p. LII, 38.

Date, cause, and amount of the different emissions.

From Barrington, Lord. Cavendish Square, London., to Richard Partridge. 1756 January 16 A.L.S. 1p. XLVII, 6.

The bill concerning which they had corresponded, will be solely confined to a regiment proposed to be raised in America; the papers he received contain the substance of everything that is intended to be inserted in the Act.
(Copy.)

From Weyman, William. New York., to Mrs. [Deborah] Franklin. 1756 January 26 A.L.S. 1p. XLVIII, 78.

Asks credit for the enclosed. Requests her to send him eighteen or twenty reams of newspaper by boat and when O'Brien sails to put on board as much more of news and brown paper as she can spare.

By Franklin, John. Boston., Miscellaneous Papers 1756 January D.S. 4p. LXVI, 1.

His will.
(Copy.)

Proceedings before the Lords of Trade. London., Miscellaneous Papers 1756 February 26 Mem. 2p. LII, 26.

Referring to a petition by sundry inhabitants of Pennsylvania to the Assembly of that Province, complaining of the defenceless state of he Province and of the mischief done by the Indians.

Minutes of Several Meetings with the Indians., Miscellaneous Papers 1756, April 19-1765, May 11 Mem. 10p. LVIII, 3.

Philadelphia and Fort Pitt.

By The Academy of Sciences of Paris., Miscellaneous Papers 1756 May 8 Diss. 6p. XLIX, 8.

Report made by a commission appointed to examine a project for the establishment of a foundry or factory for making a new kind of cannon or ordnance, by a secret process invented by M. Hannoteau, who claimed the new gun would be lighter, more durable and less costly than the old style cannon. The conclusions of the report are favorable to the project and to the claims of the inventor.
(In French.)

From Paris, Ferdinand John. London., to Richard Partridge. 1756 August 14 L.S. 1p. XLVII, 7.

He presented to His Majesty in Council, two Acts of Assembly passed in Pennsylvania. (1) An Act for dispersing the inhabitants of Nova Scotia imported into this Province, into the several counties of Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester and Lancaster, and make provisions for the same. (2) An Act for regulating the officers and soldiers commissioned and raised by the Governor for the defence of this Province.

From The Proprietors of the Province of Pennsylvania., to A Committee Appointed by the Meeting for Pennsylvania and New Jersey. 1756 August 19 D. 2p. LII, 28.

First thoughts of an answer relative to the Lower County's Militia Act of the Assembly.

From Bouquet, Lt. Col. Henry. Philadelphia., to the Governor of Pennsylvania [William Denny]. 1756 December 15 A.L.S. 1p. I, 45.

Demanding immediate quarters for Gen. [Daniel] Webb, his two aides-de-camp and one battalion of the Royal American Regiment, also a hospital capable of holding 100 sick.

Minutes of the Friendly Association for Regaining and Preserving Peace with the Indians by Pacific Measures. at Alexander Seaton's., Miscellaneous Papers 1757 January 4 and 8 D.S. Abel James, Clerk. 2p. LII, 29.

From Israel and James Pemberton. Phildelphia., to Rich[ar]d Partridge, Tho[ma]s Jackson, and John Fothergill. 1757 January 10 L.S. 3p. XLVII, 10.

Proposed friendly conference with the Indians on the Northern frontiers. The Indians they believe will continue peaceable if they are treated with justice and candor. George Croghan has been commissioned to endeavor, with the same measures which succeeded with the Delawares on the Susquehanna, to draw the Ohio Indians to a Conference. Friends freely subscribed a fund to be applied for the obtaining of peace. Due care has been taken on the part of the Proprietors to purchase the land from the Indians and to satisfy them for their titles, etc. Complains of the treatment they received when they offered to contribute towards the expense of regulating the matter after it had been imprudently conducted. The Assembly is preparing a bill for raising £100,000 and a militia bill.
(Copy.)

From Peters, Richard. Philadelphia., to William Callender and Israel Pemberton. 1757 January 25 A.L.S. 1p. XLVII, 9.

Laid their application, with regard to the inspection of the Council books, before the Governor; the transacting of business with the Indians is a matter so entirely pertaining to the Governor that he cannot permit any one except those who are empowered by the King or himself to mediate with the affairs of that people. Should, however, anything be contained in the minutes that concerns the rights or property of any person, such person, by a proper application, may be furnished with a copy.

By Wheatley, Henry. [Circa 1757. January.] D. 1p. LVIII, 10.

Extract from his will relative to £100 left to Benjamin Franklin trust for John Cole.

From Thomson, Charles. New York., to William Franklin. New York. 1757 [June?] A.L.S. 3p. XLVIII, 120.

Indian affairs. Governor [Denny] to make a tour of the frontier forts. [William] Pitt [first Earl of Chatham]'s letter to the Governor. Electrical apparatus to be purchased for the [American Philosophical] Society.

From -----, -----., to Geo[rge] Croghan.Easton, Pa. 1757 July 25 L. 4p. XLIX, 40.

Relative to the troubles they had with the Indians of Pennsylvania about lands purchased from their ancestors.

William Franklin's Accounts., Miscellaneous Papers 1757 Mem. 1p. LXVII, 111.

From Thomson, Charles. Philadelphia., to William Franklin. 1758 January 2 A.L.S. 4p. XLVIII, 121.

Indian affairs. Pennsylvania politics. Death of William Parsons, of Northampton. Marriage of [William] Moore. Sends respects to Mr. [Benjamin] Franklin.

From Mecom, Benjamin. Boston., to Mrs. [Deborah] Franklin. 1758 January 30 A.L.S. 2p. XLVIII, 79.

Received a letter from his brother Ebenezer, the baker, with the money for the bolting cloth, and according to her instructions he sent her the money, after paying his brother John for the spoons she presented them with. Showed Cousin [Jonathan] Williams [Sr.] her letter concerning Mr. [Joseph] Dowse, which he does not understand; asks her to send the amount on a slip of paper, he will deliver it, receive the money and send it to her. Report that Uncle [Benjamin] Franklin was further promoted at home.

From Thomson, Charles., to William Franklin. 1758 March 12-16 A.L.S. 4p. XLVIII, 122.

Has had no answer to his letters. Indian affairs and Pennsylvania politics.

From Mecom, Benjamin. Boston., to Mrs. [Deborah] Franklin. 1758 April 10 A.L.S. 2p. XLVIII, 80.

Acknowledges the receipt of three parcels of papers. Shall be glad if she can replace the ten reams he delivered to [Samuel] Kneeland as he is still about an edition of the psalter and has not enough paper Sorry he cannot pay her now, but promises to send her some money when the pslater is finished. Asks for the price of the smallest and plainest of the Pennsylvania fire places, as he will need one for his office during the winter.

Minutes of Conferences between the Government of Pennsylvania and Teedyuscung, King of the Delawares., Miscellaneous Papers 1758 April 12, 13 D, 13p. LII, 31.

From Paris, Ferdinand John. Surry Street., to Richard Partridge. 1758 July 6 L.S. 1p. XLVII, 8.

The Proprietaries of Pennsylvania were informed that the papers relating to the charge made by the Indian Teedyuskung were to be laid before his Majesty and his Ministers; it cannot be discovered that the papers were brought in, and he desires to be informed whether the papers have arrived, and whether they are to or when they will be presented to his Majesty.

From Spicer, Jacob. Philadelphia., to William Callender. 1758 October 31 L.S. 1p. XLVII, 11b.

Had the honor of attending with Governors Bernard and Denny and about fifteen Indian chiefs in a private conference. Some of the Indians disowned making Teedyuskung a great man and asked the Governors whether they did so, leaving it to them to determine. It is clear that Mr. [William] Denny, George Croghan, and Conrad Weiser may esteem it convenient to disclaim Teedyuskung's authority and prevail upon the Indians to do likewise, and thus invalidate his claim in behalf of the Indians for a large quantity of land in Pennsylvania. The possible effects of this plan upon the pacific negotiations. Other results that may follow. Afraid of [William] Shirley, their next Governor, as a military man.
(Copy.)

Account of the Conference with the Indians at Easton, Pennsylvania., Miscellaneous Papers 1758 October D. 2p. LII, 33.

(Conclusion missing.)

From Callender, William. Philadelphia., to John Hunt. 1758 November 8 L.S. 1p. XLVII, 11a.

The opinion of men of veracity that the intention of the Proprietary's arty in holding treaties with the Indians, is not to settle matters with them on equitable terms but purely to throw matters into confusion in order to excuse themselves from the charges the Indians have made against them, and this at the expense of the people. Thinks it necessary that the superiors at home should be acquainted with the Indian affairs. Hopes that with the information he has, together with Benjamin Franklin's information and understanding, something may be drawn up under the fiive heads. (1) Mismanagement and bad direction of Indian affairs under the influence of Proprietary instruction; (2) the injuries done them; (3) the injustice of the pretended purchase of 1686; (4) injustice of the purchases of 1749-54; (5) remedies to prevent like mischief in the future, and to show, if possible, the necessity of putting the Indian affiair on another footing in every colony.
(Copy.)

From Davenport, Josiah Franklin. Philadelphia., to Mrs. Deborah Franklin. 1759 March 22 A.L.S. 1p. XLVIII, 81.

Sold the house to Mr. Waiscott. Uncle [Dr. Franklin] approved of his selling the house before his return and promised to leave the papers with her. Should be glad if she would look them up as the deed must be executed the following day.

From Bache, Sarah. Preston., to Richard Bache. 1759 April 10 A.L.S. 6p. XLVII, 12.

Informs him of the great pleasure and joy his letters give. His friend Dick Atherton is very busy, having the front of his house down, and won't have everything arranged again for about twelve months. Thinks she will then be tempted to set her cap at him. Wants to know whether he still plays the flute and whether he would like to have a young whelp which they have for him. Mr. Hornby has been dangerously ill for a fortnight and may not fully recover. Mr. Oliver will be married to the rich, merry widow Lancaster. There is talk of an Assembly commencing for the trade people. Miss Rigby is to be married. Sends him two verses of the conclusion of the book of Habakkak, and a poem on George F[rederick] Handel, Esq., who performed in his celebrated oratorio of The Messia[h].

Pleas before the Supreme Court for the Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on the Delaware., Miscellaneous Papers 1759 Of April Term D.S. James Sykes, Cl[er]k Sup[reme] Court. 15p. LXXVI, 12 and 13.

Case of the lands in America bequeathed by Robert French.
(In duplicate. Attested copy.)

From Hunter, William. Williamsburg, Virginia., to Mrs. [Deborah] Franklin. 1759 July 22 A.L.S. 1p. XLVIII, 82.

He left Mr. [Benjamin] Franklin last April in England perfectly well. Forwards the letter for her which be committed to his care.

From Browne, Rev. Isaac. Newark., to Mrs. Deborah Franklin, Philadelphia. 1759 October 17 A.L.S. 6p. XLVIII, 83.

Account of his conversation with Mr. Mc-----n, in relation to the ill character attributed to the latter by the Clergy and laity of Boston.

By Bernard, Governor Francis. New Jersey., Miscellaneous Papers 1759 December 21 D. 2p. LII, 35b.

Commission of Charles Read, as Registrar of the Prerogative Court of New Jersey.

From Homes, William. Boston., to Mrs. Deborah Franklin, Philadelphia. 1760 January 14 A.L.S. 1p. XLVIII, 84.

Glad she received the inventory. Does not know whether the house was priced at £1,000 or £100 and knows not what his aunt left; she, therefore, has the advantage of him in this. Begs her or Cousin Sally [Franklin] to lay out the enclosed guinea for medicinal snuff to be had at the sign of the Golden Ball in Chestnut Street, and sent it to him.

From The Library Company of Philadelphia., Miscellaneous Papers 1760 May 5 Printed D.S. Jos[eph] Morris, Treasurer. 1p. LXVI, 98.

Receipt for annual dues and quarterly fines paid by Mrs. Deborah Franklin for Mr. Robert Grace.

From Franklin, James Jr. Newport., to Mrs. Deborah Franklin, Philadelphia. 1760 June 10 A.L.S. 2p. XLVIII, 85.

Received the keg of ink for which he sends his thanks and asks how much he is indebted for it. Has engaged with one of the soap boilers for good lye, whenever he shall have occasion to use it. Hopes now to preserve his letter and by a fair print and good character to save the eyesight of his ancient and young customers.

Byrne vs. Ridgely. Dover, Delaware., Miscellaneous Papers 1760 August 16 D. 2p. LII, 36.

Record of the County Court of Common Pleas. Attested by Samuel Chew, Prothonotary.

From Collinson, Thomas. London., to His Uncle. 1760 September 10 A.L.S. 2p. XLVII, 15.

Introduces Mr. Benj[amin] Franklin as a second Prometheus.

From Collinson, Peter., to Capel Hanbury. 1760 September 16 A.L.S. 1p. XLVII, 13.

Recommends his ingenious friends, Mr. [Benjamin] Franklin and his son, and begs him to oblige them with a sight of all his curious operations in Mont Finn.

From Brown, Henton. London., to Goldney Smith and Co. 1760 September 16 L.S. 1p. XLVII, 14.

Recommends Benjamin Franklin and his son, who intend calling at Bristol, and asks if they would supply them with money should they have occasion for some, and place it to his account.

From the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, to the Governor [James Hamilton]. 1760 October 17 D.S. Isaac Norris, Speaker. Attested Copy. 3p. LII, 37.

Message objecting to a new requisition of 400 men for the western forts.

From Frederick, Langrave of Hesse. Braunschwig., Miscellaneous Papers 1761 April 24
LIX, 53.

Commission of Captain Frederick Stieglitz.
(Copy.)

From Voisin, V. Courtelary Switzerland., to His Cousin. 1761 September 30 A.L.S. 4p. XLVII, 16.

Learned with extreme pleasure of the release and return to her people of his cousin, Anne Marie Le Roi, who was made prisoner with her brother Jean Jacques. Hopes the latter will soon be set free also. Thinks the conquest of Canada or peace which is expected to be made at an early date, will bring about the release of all such prisoners. Speaks of their friends and relatives in Europe; tells about the crops and his own personal affairs and mentions a few local events of importance.
(In French.)

From Folger, Timothy., to Sir Jeffery Amherst. [Circa 1761.] A.Dr. by Benjamin Franklin of L.S. 2p. L(i). 23.

Memorial in behalf of the inhabitants of the Island of Nantucket, that they may be allowed to settle on the Island of St. John's, to carry on cod and whale fisheries.

The Province of New Jersey in Account with Joseph Sherwood, Provincial Agent in England., Miscellaneous Papers. 1761-1766 Mem. 2p. LXVII, 131.

Balance sheet.

From Hutchinson, Thomas. Boston., to Richard Jackson, London. 1762 February 9 A.L.S. 3p. XLVII, 17.

Immediately after the restoration of Charles II, there were many regicides who fled from justice to America, and among them were three of the judges, [Edward] Whalley, [William] Goffe and [John] Dixwell. Orders were given to apprehend them. An account of how and where the first two judges spent their lives. An account of the life of Col. Dixwell while in New England.

From Joseph Browne, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford., to Dr. [John] Kelly. 1762 February 22 Mem. S. 1p. LVIII, 48.

Offers to confer on [Benjamin] Franklin the degree of D. C. L., Honoris Causâ, whenever he shall be pleased to visit University.

From Woodham, Charles Somerset. Kingston, Jamaica., to Samuel Soumain, Philadelphia. 1762 July 22 A.L.S. 2p. XLVII, 18.

Reminds him that he has a power of attorney to recover some of his plate in the hands of Mr. [Benjamin] Franklin. Wants to know whether he got the plate and whether Mr. Franklin obliged him to pay what he said was coming to him from Mr. Daniels's estate. Hopes that if he advanced the money he made Franklin make path to his debt, as otherwise he cannot charge it to Mr. Daniels's estate. Asks him to send an account current, that he may see what balance is due Soumain.

From Colden, Alexander. New York., to Henry Potts. 1760 September 23 A.L. 2p. XLVII, 18 1/2.

Has been unable to locate in the office any such packet as he mentions nor can be recollect having seen any letter addressed to Mr. Hopley, in fact, he never knew there was such a person in Philadelphia; is particularly careful with letters addressed to the Governor of Pennsylvania. Thinks it impossible that any packet miscarried after it came to his hand. Particular notice will be given to all letters from Mr. Penn, but since he does not know his seal, he would be glad if he addressed his letters under cover to him.

The Committee Appointed to Attend the Indian Treaties., to The Assembly of Pennsylvania. 1762 September 24 D. 7p. LII, 39.

Report of the Committee, composeed of Joseph Fox, Joseph Galloway, John Hughes, Edw[ard] Penington and Sam[ue]l Rhoads, to the House, relative to the Indian treaties. (Conclusion lacking.)

Memorandum., Miscellaneous Papers 1763 February 2 D. 7p. LVI, 34.

Relating to the marriage of Alexis Le Blanc and Anne Tendon, natives of Arcadia, in the Catholic Church at Philadelphia.
(In French.)

From Kelly, Dr. John. Oxford., to W[illiam] S[trahan]. 1763 February 11 A.L.S. 2p. XLVII, 19a.

Met, at Abington, Mr. Strahan's son. Dr. [William] Smith was lately at Oxford collecting for his Academy and having been questioned concerning a letter he promised to write to the President of St. John's, in the presence of Mr. Strahan and others, which letter was to retract the imputations of a former letter against Dr. Franklin, he denied the whole and even treated it as a calumny. Thinks him extremely unworthy of the honor he received from their University.
(Copy.)

From Strahan, William. London., Dr. [John] Kelly. 1763 February L.S. 1p. XLVII, 19b and 20.

Asserts that Dr. Smith and Dr. Franklin met at his house and in his presence read over his letter to Dr. Fry. Dr. Smith acknowledged it contained many particulars in which he had been misled by wrong information. Promised to Contradict what was false in it. Dr. Smith declined writing the letter at his house but promised to bring it in a day or two and show it to him before he sent it, which he has never yet thought fit to do.
(In duplicate.)

From The Freeholders within the Township of Bergen, to The House of Representatives of New Jersey. 1763 May 31 D.S. W[illia]m Bayard, et al. 4p. LII, 44.

Petition relative to the division of the common lands of the town.
(Attested copy.)

From Salt, Sarah. Birmingham., to [Mrs. Deborah] Franklin. 1763 July 20 A.L.S. 1p. XLVIII, 86.

Thanks her for the picture she sent her daughter. Shall be glad to hear of Mr. [Benjamin] Franklin's safe arrival at home.

By George III., Miscellaneous Papers 1763 October 7 14P. LII, 40.

Proclamation defining the limits or boundaries of the English Colonies in America and their form of Government.
(In French.)

Account of the Exports from, and the Imports into Great Britain from 1698 to 1762., Miscellaneous Papers
64p. 382--A c 2.

Copied for Benjamin Franklin by Samuel Gibbons, Jr. 1 vol. Folio.

Election Memoranda., Miscellaneous Papers [Circa 1766; 1764; 1765 3p. LXIX, 96,97 and 98.

Showing number of votes cast for the different candidates.

By The General Assembly of Pennsylvania., Miscellaneous Papers 1764 March 14 D. 83p. LII, 41.

An Act for granting to His Majesty the sum of £55,000, etc.
(Attested copy.)

Act Appointing New Trustees for the Several General Loan Offices for the Counties of New Castle, Kent and Sussex on Delaware., Miscellaneous Papers 1764 May 22 D.S., Jacob Kollock, Speaker. 5p. LXXVI, 6.

(Attested copy.)

Relative to the Division of the Common Lands of Bergen, New Jersey., Miscellaneous Papers 1764 September 10, October 19 16p. LII, 45.

a. Letter from Governor William Franklin to Lord Halifax, Burlington, October 10, 1764.
b. Letter from Governor William Franklin to the Lords of Trade, Burlington, October 10, 1764.
c. List of papers sent to Lord Halifax enclosed in Governor Franklin's letter of October 10, 1764.
d. Extracts of a letter from one of the Bergen Commissioners to Governor Franklin, October 19, 1764.
e. Letter from Governor William Franklin to Lord Halifax, October 13, 1764.
f. State of facts relative to Captain [Archibald] Kennedy's complaint against the Bergen Act.
g. Letter from W[illia]m Bayard to Governor Franklin, New York, September 10, 1764.
h. Letter from John Berrien to Governor Franklin, Rocky Hill, September 14, 1764.
i. Letter from W[illia]m Bayard to Governor Franklin, New York, October 1, 1764.
j. Deposition of William Bayard, October 8 [1764].
k. The reasons why Captain [Archibald] Kennedy's claims to a share of the Bergen commons was not admitted.
l. Letter intended to be written by the Speaker of the House to the Agent of the Colony.
(Copy.)

From Francis Fauquier, Lt.-Governor of Virginia. Williamsburg Va., to Edward Sedg(e)wick. 1764 November 15 L. 1p. XLVII, 22.

Has made inquiries about the de Graffenried family; one of that name in the colony, who left a son now living on land inherited from his father. Has been notified to bring the necessary documents to prove his birth and parentage. Will see that necessary certificates be forwarded to Mr. Sedg(e)wick.
(Translation in French.)

From McKinney, Margaret. Galvely., to Robert Dunn, Forks of the Brandywine, Chester Co. [Pennsylvania.] 1764 September 20 A.L.S. 1p. XLVII, 21.

Informs him that she never received the money which he wrote his father he sent. If he wishes her to come over to him with his daughter, he should send her money for the passage, but if not, he should send money for his daughter's schooling.

From McCarthy, Dennis. Ship "Jamaica" at Salem, Mass., to Ann Corkeran, Charlestown, Cecil Co., Maryland. 1764 Novemebr 27 A.L.S. 1p. XLVII, 23.

His ship is stationed at the place for two more years; desires an account of everything that happened to her since their last meeting.

Concerning the Exemption of the Proprietary Estates from Taxation., Miscellaneous Papers [1764?] Mem. 1p. LVIII, 127.

Bills and Business Memoranda, to [Gov.] William Franklin. 1749-1764
LXVI, 68b, 99a, 107, 117b, c, 118, 119, 120.

From Stiles, Ezra. Newport, R. I., to Sieur Lomonozow. 1765 February 14 L.S. 4p. XLIX, 19.

Expressing satisfaction that the Arctic regions are to be explored anew, and incidentally giving his ideas of polar regions.

From Carter, Robert. New Providence., to Mrs. Deborah Franklin, Philadelphia. 1765 February 19 A.L.S. 3p. XLVIII, 87.

Did not go to England because he could not accomplish his affairs in time to have accompanied Mr. John Gambier, but hopes to take passage with his daughter the coming summer. Mr. Gambier arrived from thence in December last with a commission of Lieutenant-Governor of the Bahama Islands, which is a step towards the Government in case of a vacancy. Presumes Dr. Franklin's business will occasion him to stay for some time in England, in which case he hopes to see him and Miss Sally [Franklin] in London.

From Dobson, Joseph et al. Coneygocheig., Miscellaneous Papers 1765 March 5 D.S. 9p. LII, 47,48,49,50.

Deposition relative to an attack while taking goods to Fort Pitt. Also depositions relative to the same subject, by James Wilkins, Elias Davison and James Sampson, and by Samuel Simison.
(Copy.)

From Wright, Susy. Susquehanna., to Mrs. [Deborah] Franklin, Philadelphia. 1765 April 4 A.L.S. 1p. XLVIII, 88.

Received Sally [Franklin]'s note and was glad to hear of Dr. Franklin's safe arrival in England. Desires Sally to favor them, from time to time, with news of her papa.

From McFerran, Robert. Belly Keell., to John McFerran, Brandywine, Chester Co. [Pa.]. 1765 May 3 A.L.S. 2p. XLVII, 24.

Brother James's son gone to the West Indies. Sorry to hear that his (John's) son Matthew is guilty of many vices, and is at present in prison for stealing a horse.

By The House of Burgesses of Virginia., Miscellaneous Papers 1765 May 30 D. 2p. LVI, 2 and 3.

Resolutions against the right of the British Parliament to tax the Colony of Virginia.
(Copy in triplicate.)

Bibliography:
Printed in Ramsay's American Revolution, 1, 59.

By The House of Burgesses of Virginia., Miscellaneous Papers 1765 May 30 2p. LII, 42.

Resolutions relative to the Stamp Act.

By Croghan, George., Miscellaneous Papers 1765 May Mem. 2p. LVIII, 102.

Journal of an expedition down the Ohio River from Fort Pitt, in 1765.
(Fragment.)

From Ross, William. County Travmanagh., to John Ross. 1765 June 6 A.L.S. 2p. XLVII, 25.

Brother James ill. No inducements for him to remain in his country. Price of food.

From Parker, James. Burlington., to Mrs. Deborah Franklin, Philadelphia. 1765 June 25 A.L.S. 1p. XLVIII, 89.

Sends her £93 on account of what he owes Mr. [Benjamin] Franklin. Is obliged to return immediately home, in the service of the Government.

From Parker, James. Burlington., to Mrs. Deborah Franklin, Philadelphia. 1765 June 26 A.L.S. 1p. XLVIII, 90.

Gave Mr. William Logan £93 which he promises to deliver to her.

From Stevenson, James. Ardnabroky., to James Stevenson [Jr.]. West Collin Township, Chester Co. [Pennsylvania]. 1765 July 14 A.L.S. 2p. XLVII, 26.

Would give his mother great pleasure to see him if he could come home. Wants to be informed of what things he may be in need of.

From Anderson, William. London., to Edward Lloyd, Wye, Maryland. 1765 August 9 A.L.S. 1p. XLVII, 27.

Lord Baltimore has appointed John Jordan his Agent; reported that his manors are not properly taken care of. Advises him to have all his accounts prepared lest Jordan should have directions to examine them. Has heard that Jordan said Mr. Lloyd was greatly indebted to Lord Baltimore and that he could not get the money. Jordan's compensations. Advises him to send his crop of wheat and corn to Cadiz where it will bring a good price on account of the crop-failure there.

From Dorsey, Benjamin. Philadelphia., to Thomas Gassaway Howard. 1765 September 6 A.L.S. 1p. XLVII, 28.

Asks him to send the money due him, as he is in great need of it.

By The Council of New Jersey. Burlington., Miscellaneous Papers 1765 September 24 D. 2p. LII, 51.

Minutes relative to the distribution of stamps under the Act.

From Wharton, Samuel., to Gov. William Franklin, [Burlington]. 1765 September 29 A.L.S. 4p. L, 159.

Enclosing a most impudent libel, calculated for their election day, wherein extraordinary charges are brought against Gov. Franklin and his father; this scurrilous performance read by James Biddle, a pitiful and low attorney, at the Lodge to a collection of people gathered by the Proprietary agents; rumored that Governor [John] Penn was the first to pull off his hat and hurrah; suggests that the Governor write him a letter on the subject; "that veteran in iniquity, [William] Smith," undoubtedly the father of this libel; accusations against Governor Franklin; best means of refuting them. Has had a violent fever. Expects a warm and bloody election, as the Proprietary party are inflaming the low; drunken Dutch who surround the city. Afraid their friend [Joseph] Galloway will not be elected, as a silly objection to lawyers prevails among the ignorant masses. Trusts that Dr. Franklin has presented the petition.

From Hughes, John., to The Citizens of Philadelphia. 1765 October 7 L.S. 2p. LII, 52.

Declaration that, in accordance with their demand, he would not put the Stamp Act into immediate execution in Pennsylvania or Delaware.
(Copy.)

From Fauquier, Francis. Williamsburg Va., to John Larpent. 1765 October 8 L. 1p. XLVII, 29.

Received some time ago, from Mr. [Edward] Sedgwick of the Country Office of Halifax, a memoir concerning the de Graffenried family. Has since seen the Mr. Ischarner de Graffenried referred to; is a man of repute and a Justice of the Peace; as to the marriage of his parents; he has gone to Charlestown, in Carolina, to get the legal proof; he is going to send to Switzerland proof of his claim to an estate there.
(Translation in French.)

From Grace, Robert., to Mrs. [Deborah] Franklin. 1765 October 12 A.L.S. 1p. XLVIII, 91.

Dr. Bond has sued him for an account of long standing, amounting to £40. The expense of building and provisions this summer