London. Is much concerned to hear of his illness. Has received his favor of October 21st, with bill drawn by order of the Managers for Promoting the Culture of Silk, and is glad the purchase he made was satisfactory. As the sum exceeds his disbursement the overplus will wait his orders. The truss was sent, is vexed that it did not came to hand, and must inquire what became of it. Franked: "B., Free, Franklin."
General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Norwich, [Connecticut]. Acknowledging Franklin's letter of the 14th ult. which, together with the Act of the Pennsylvania Assembly, will be laid before the Legislature of Connecticut; persuaded of their desire to cultivate peace and good harmony.
General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
Paris. Reasons which have induced him to contemplate emigrating to America; desires necessary advice and information. (In French.)
General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
New York. Complaining of the conduct of the principal officers in the Custom house, in threatening an innocent man and showing protection to a lawless set of infamous smugglers; states the case in detail.
General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.
Grand Cairo. Sends Franklin a copy of six quartettes which he lately composed for the use of the Harmonical Society of Bengal; his success in the watch-making trade. Belongs to the Society of United Brethren who have a missionary post in Egypt; their religious scruples against bearing arms; hardships they have suffered on this account since the independency of the Colonies; asks Franklin's influence on their behalf.
General physical description: L.S. 4p.
Relating to the militia; to the establishing of a Post of Tioga, and to the abvisability of concerting with New York and Massachusetts as to the raising of troops; eclipses; physician's fees; amount of linen, etc.
Dated Reading. Expressing anxiety for letters; stating the active preparations of the New Englanders for some secret expedition, and that a report was in circulation of the King's intention to draw the French from the Ohio. 2p. F. Manuscript. Mentions B.F. as chief cabinet councilor in Boston. (This letter might be addressed to a Mr. Gordon).
Paris. Writes for Messrs. de Gonault and Co. Who offer their services to purchase a supply of shirts for America. (In French.)
General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.
