Announcing a celebration to take place on January 14, celebrating the birth of the dauphin and restoration of the queen. Will include a concert, a banquet, a reading, a comedy, etc.
Sunsbury, Pennsylvania. Is the daughter of John Croker and was once at Franklin's house when she was little; is at least a head taller since the receipt of Franklin's letter.
Boston. Informs him that his son, who is just out of the University and whose talent is scarcely known, took passage for France with Mr. John Adams, under whose care he placed him, with a view to accomplish him for business either as a merchant or in any other way, that he might be most useful in the future to his country. Hopes he may regard him as one of his friends and that he will, from time to time, receive such advice and instructions from his friends as will stimulate him to virtue, honor and knowledge.
General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.
"Of the Meanes of Disposing the Enemie to Peace." Purporting to be a chapter from an old book of Discourses addressed to some King of Spain. Letter signed: "A Briton."
Baltimore. Still in a state of suspense as to the fate of her husband; has received, from London, a denial of the reported catastrophe. Account of her children. Her friendship with Madame Lenox. (In French.)
Brest. After he and four others made their escape from Forton Prison, and arrived at Le Havre de Grace, they were sent to Brest and put in the prison. Asks him to acquaint Dr. Franklin of their situation, that they may be released. Copy.
