did not, the bishop's son, afterwards Dean of St. Asaph's; his eldest daughter, who maried Sir William Jones, and another daughter, who married Francis Hare-Naylor, and became the mother of Julius and Augustus Hare, must have known its history, if it was known to any mortal besides the bishop and Franklin. Yet neither of these children, one at least a correspondent and warm friend of Franklin, appears to have taken any responsibility for this reprint; and even the publisher makes what reads like an apology for "adding" it to a collection, as though it were not to the manor born, and implying a cloud of some sort upon its title. This resolute and persistent silence of the bishop during his lifetime he survived the first publication some fourteen years-and of his four children, when this publication went to press four years after his death, and that also of the publisher, and the yet more extraordinary silence of Franklin, affords about the highest grade of circumstantial evidence that the bishop, though he might have allowed himself to be the sponsor, was not the author of the intended speech. I trust no reader will infer that in claiming for Franklin the substantial authorship of this address I am detracting from the indebtedness of his compatriots on both sides of the Atlantic for his assistance in giving to such a timely and important paper a currency which, without his consent, it could never have attained. What he did was under the circumstances a greater, because a more generous, thing to do than to have written the speech; and, whether he was or was not the author of it, he placed this Republic under obligations which have not yet been discharged. With this note I send you for the Library a copy of the Works of Bishop Shipley in two volumes, now very scarce, published in London in 1792. In them the reader will have an opportunity of comparing the style of the Bishop with the style of the "Speech Intended to be Spoken" to be found in the second volume. The first volume contains also an admirable portrait of Shipley engraved by Trotter from a painting of Sir Joshua Reynolds. Of this portrait there were two copies, painted by one of the Bishop's daughters-I believe Franklin's correspondent-under the eyes of Sir Joshua and re-touched by him. I hope it may enter into the hearts of their present proprietors to send one of these copies to this library, where the Good Bishop's name is known and admired by a far larger number of people I presume than on the other side of the Atlantic at present. I send also a copy of the broadside to which I have referred. I know nothing of its history, nor even the date of it, nor the place where it was printed. I bought it in London and presume it was printed there and subsequent to the appearance of the Intended Speech in the works of the Bishop published four years after his decease; for it is the only copy of that speech ever printed in England, I believe, in which the Bishop's name is given as the author, except as implied in the second volume of his Works, where it appears without any ostensible sanction from any member of his family or descendants. Yours very respectfully, JOHN BIGELOW. LIST OF WORKS IN THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY BY OR RELATING TO BENJAMIN FRANKLIN. BIBLIOGRAPHY. Boston Public Library. Benjamin Franklin. [List of works by and about him.] (Bulletin Boston Pub. Lib. v. 5, pp. 217-231, 276–284, 420433. Boston, 1883.) Prepared by Lindsay Swift. Arranged: (i) Works by Franklin in the library; (ii) works by Franklin not in the library: (iii) works relating to Franklin; (iv) works printed by Franklin (both in the library and elsewhere). Dwight (Theodore F.) Report on the papers of Benjamin Franklin, offered for sale by Mr. Henry Stevens,_recommending their purchase by Congress. December 20, 1881. [Washington, 1881.] 99 pp., cloth. 8°. (U. S. 47. Cong., I sess., S. mis. doc. 21.) Contains a reprint of Henry Stevens' "Benjamin Franklin's Life and Writings: a Bibliographical Essay," pp. 3-28; and pp. 29-95a "List of the documents, official papers, public and private letters, and other papers comprised in the Franklin manuscripts, 1726-1790; pp. 96-99 are a reprint of Stevens' letter to the secretary of state, stating that he is authorized to sell the Franklin MSS. Ford (Paul Leicester). Franklin bibliography: a list of books written by or relating to Benjamin Franklin. Brooklyn, 1889. lxxi, 1 l., 467 pp. 8°. Franklin's own writings are grouped into (i) books and pamphlets, (i) periodicals and serials, (iii) state papers and treaties, (iv) works containing letters of Franklin, (v), pseudonyms, (v) erroneous or doubtful. Followed by a subject index and reference list to Franklin literature, a check list and chronological index, and a general index. Grolier Club. Catalogue of an Exhibition commemorating the two hundredth anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin at the Grolier Club of the City of New York, January, 1906. [New York: De Vinne Press, 1906.] I p.l., 100 pp. 12°. Engraved portraits, books, ceramic portraits, medallions, pottery statuettes, manuscripts. Pennypacker (Samuel W.) Books printed by Benjamin Franklin, books relating to Benjamin Franklin, letters written by Benjamin Franklin. Collected by Hon. Samuel W. Pennypacker. Catalogue compiled and sale conducted by Stan. V. Henkels, at the book auction rooms of Davis & Harvey, 1112 Walnut St., Philada., Pa. [Part 1, 14 Dec., 1905.] v, 90 pp. port., facsim. 8°. (Catalogue no. 943.) Stevens (Benjamin F.) Letter to the secretary of state, stating that the writer is authorized to sell the "Henry Stevens Franklin collection of manuscripts and books." Jan. 20, 1881. n. t..p. [Washington, 1881.] 5 PP. 8°. (46. Cong, 3. sess., Sen. ex. doc. 25.) Reprinted in Dwight's report on the papers of Benjamin Franklin offered for sale by Henry Stevens. Stevens (Henry). Benjamin Franklin's life and writings: a bibliographical essay on the Stevens collection of books and MSS. relating to Dr. F. London: The Author, 1881. viii, 40 pp., I facsim., 5 port. nar. 4°. Printed in his Historical Collections, I., and reprinted in T. F. Dwight's" Report on the papers of Benjamin Franklin." (U. S. 47. Cong., 1. Sess., S. misc. doc. 21.) Stevens's historical collections. Catalogue of...books...relating chicfly to... America...and ... Franklin collection...sold by auction...July ..1881...pt.1-2. London: Sotheby, Wilkinson & Hodge [1881]. 2 v. 8°. List United States.-Library of Congress. of the Benjamin Franklin papers in the library of Congress. Compiled under the direction of Worthington Chauncey Ford, chief, division of manuscripts. Washington: Government Printing Office, 1905. 322 pp. 8°. Chronological arrangement in the calendar, followed by alphabetical subject index. Library Committee. [Report from the joint committee on the letter from the secretary of state transmitting the report of Theodore F. Dwight on the Franklin papers.] n. t.p. [Washington, 1882.] 7 pp. 8°. (47 Cong., I. sess., Sen. rpt., 504.) Rolls and Library Bureau. Arrangement of the papers of Madison, Jefferson, Hamilton, Monroe and Franklin. Washington, 1894. 138 pp. 4°. Bull. no. 5.) MANUSCRIPTS. Arranged chronologically, by date of composition. Franklin (Benjamin). Philadelphia, May 2, 1746. To—. Orders two sets of Popple's Maps of North America, also the statutes at large, for the Assembly. A.L.S. Endorsed. I page. 4°. EM.4699 Franklin (Benjamin). [Easton? Pa.,] Dec. 29. 1755. Instructions to Major [William] Parsons, to raise a company for the defence of Easton, post sentinels, and scout the neighboring country; Franklin (Benjamin). Philadelphia, Apr. 12, 1753. To Rev. Jared Eliot. Case of pride in a young woman mentioned by the Tatler; cause he has had for vanity: the "Grand Monarch of France" sends express thanks to Mr. Franklin, "for the useful Discoveries in Electricity, & Application of the pointed Rods to prevent the terrible Effects of Thunderstorms.' P. S. May 3, 1753, on the properties of the air, etc. A. L. S. dorsed. 2 pp. F°. En EM. 120 This letter, with slight variations, is printed in Franklin's Writings (Sparks), vol. 2, p. 284; (Bigelow), vol. 6, p. 160. Franklin (Benjamin), and Hunter (William). Dec. 24, 1754. Appointment of Thomas Vernon as deputy postmaster for the town of Newport, R. I. D. S., B. Franklin, Wm. Hunter. Printed form filled in. Endorsed. I page. F°. EM. 5233 Franklin (Benjamin). Bethlehem, [Penn..] Jan. 12, 1756. To Captain Vanetta, Upper Smithfield. He is directed to raise a company of thirty men to protect his township; they are to be posted as follows: eight at his own house, eight at Lieutenant Henshaw's, six with a sergeant at Fishhock, and the same number at Henry Cortracht's; men are to be enlisted for one month; he is to keep a record of their time, and a journal; forty dollars will be paid for the scalp of every hostile Indian; he is to give warning of incursions, keep order among his men, and do no injury to the inhabitants whom it is his duty to protect. A. L. S. Endorsed. 2 pp. F°. EM. 836 Franklin (Benjamin). London, Jan. 3, 1760. To Sir Alexander Dick. He is returned to his house here, after a tour of 1500 miles; he remembers with particular pleasure the time he spent in Scotland; incloses a Philadelphia newspaper, by which Sir Alexander may see that the Edinburgh infirmary has been imitated in that part of the world, and that the tragedy of Douglas has been played at the theatre there; another paper shows the method of advertising letters that remain in the post-office. A. L. S. 2 pp. F°. LENOX Franklin (Benjamin). Two letters on smoky chimneys, 1762-1785. Half morocco. F°. EM. F* With printed title-page by "Thos. Addis Emmet, M.D., New York, 1890," and portrait. The first letter is to Sir Alexander Dick, Jan. 21, 1762; the second is to Dr. Ingenousz, Aug. 28, 1785. The latter is printed in Transactions of the American Philosophical Society, 1786, and in Bigelow's Works of Franklin, vol. 9 (N. Y., 1888), p. 205. Franklin (Benjamin). Philadelphia, Dec. 11, 1763. To Sir Alexander Dick. He sends assurances of friendship, from himself and from his son, who is happy in his government and in his marriage; his daughter joins in thanks for the Scottish songs; she sings them to her harpsichord, and he plays them on his harmonica; praises their simple beauty; sends a few American airs, a book of poe,try, etc. A. L. S. 2 pp. Fo. LENOX Franklin (Benjamin). London, Jan. II, 1772. To Sir Alexander Dick. His last expedition convinced him that he grows too old for rambling; it is uncomfortable to part with friends one hardly expects to see again; this, with other hindrances, prevented him from calling at Prestonfields, sends his best wishes. A. L. S. I page. 4°. LENOX Franklin (Benjamin). London, Mar. 9, 1773. To William Cooper [Boston]. Acknowledges letter of Dec. 8 with copy of the proceedings of townmeeting, also other copies for distribution, which he delivered as directed; he had the pamphlet reprinted in order to make their grievances more generally known. A. L. S. I page, I leaf with endorsement. F°. BANCROFT Franklin (Benjamin). London, Feb. 2, 1774. To Thomas Cushing, Samuel Adams, John Hancock, and William Phillips [Boston]. He communicated to Lord Dartmouth their letter of Dec. 21, containing an account of the proceedings relative to the tea; he is concerned at the destruction of private property; it is impossible to justify this to most people in England; he hopes the general court will make reparation before compulsive measures are thought of here; the friends of America do not want to give any pretext for the war that is threatened; voluntary separation will set them right. A. L. S. Endorsed. 3 pp. F°. BANCROFT Printed in R. Frothingham's Joseph Warren, Boston, 1865, p. 315; in Colonial Soc. of Mass. Publications, vol. 5, p. 57; and in Bulletin of the N. Y. Public Library, vol. 1, p. 244The letter of Dec. 21, 1773, from the committee of the house of representatives to Benjamin Franklin, is among the Lee MSS. in the Harvard University Library. It is printed in Mass. Hist. Soc. Collections, 4th series, vol. 4, p. 377. Franklin (Benjamin). London, Sept. 3, 1774. To Thomas Cushing [Boston]. He has been advised to postpone his return to America until the results of the congress should arrive; the coolness and temper of American proceedings and the unanimity of the colonies are disappointing to their enemies; the tone of public conversation begins to turn in their favor; if the non-consumption agreement should become general the ministry must be ruined; from their successors, a great constitutional charter may be hoped for. Contemporary copy. 3 pp. 4°. BANCROFT Franklin (Benjamin). London, Oct. 6, 1774. To Thomas Cushing [Philadelphia]. Sudden dissolution of parliament. probably in order to hold a new election before ferment arises here over advices supposed to have been received from Boston; if the congress resolves on non-consumption of manufactures, the ministry must go out; he is grieved to hear of mobs and violence; the electors of London and some other places have directed their candidates to endeavor to repeal the acts against America; he sends copies of the Bishop of St. Asaph's intended speech, which had an extraordinary effect when printed; he thinks an accommodation will be Manuscripts, cont'd. brought about when the measures of the congress are known, but is anxious lest an affray between the soldiers and the people may make a breach that cannot be healed. A. L. S. Endorsed. 3 pp. F°. BANCROFT Franklin (Benjamin). London, Oct. 10, 1774. To Thomas Cushing [Philadelphia]. Wilkes was elected Lord Mayor by a great majority, and it is thought that he will carry the elections of London members pledged to repeal the acts against America; the ministry will still have a majority for its measures in the new parliament, because most of the members are bribing or purchasing to get in, and will sell their votes to the ministers to reimburse themselves; if America would save for three years the money she spends on fineries, she might buy the whole parliament; some of the ministerial people begin to blame Hutchinson and Gage. A. L. S. 2 pp., I leaf with endorsement. 4°. BANCROFT Franklin (Benjamin). Philadelphia, Aug. 10, 1775- To Gen. [Philip] Schuyler [Ticonderoga]. He has obtained permission from the committee of safety to send what powder remains in their maga. zine to Gen. Schuyler; requests a supply of lead from the quantity taken at Ticonderoga. A. L. S. 2 pp., I leaf with endorsement. 4°. SCHUYLER Printed in Lossing's Schuyler, vol. 1 (N. Y., 1860), p. 382. Enclosed in the above is a copy of a letter of same date to the Committee of Albany. Printed in Sparks's Works of Franklin, vol. 8 (Boston, 1856), p. 179, Bigelow's vol. 6 (Ñ. Y., 1888), p. 7. Franklin (Benjamin). At Mr. Wyng's, Apr. 17, 1776. To Gen. [Philip] Schuyler [Fort George, N. Y.] They are all concerned to hear of Schuyler's indisposition; they purpose staying here, as he advised in his note: returns papers, and desires [Samuel] Chase to send back his mare; they have sent forward Chase's bed and portmanteau. A. L. I page, I leaf with endorsement. 4°. SCHUYLER The signature has been cut off. Franklin (Benjamin), and others. Montreal, May 6, 1776. To Gen. [Philip] Schuyler. Gen. [Benedict] Arnold has ordered Col. [Moses] Hazen to relieve Col. [Nathaniel] Buell in the command at St. John's and Chambly; Hazen's knowledge of French and influence over the people induced the commissioners to concur in his appointment; the army before Quebec is victualled only up to the 15th or 20th; nothing can be procured here except flour; the army is without surgeons; Dr. [Samuel] Stringer's assistance is much wanted. L. S., B. Franklin, Samuel Chase, Ch. Carroll of Carrollton. In the handwriting of John Carroll. endorsement. 4°. 2 pp., I leaf with SCHUYLER Franklin (Benjamin), and others. Montreal, May 10, 1776. To Philip Schuyler, Lake George. Col. [Donald] Campbell brought word that five ships of war arrived at Quebec on the 6th; their forces before the town were obliged to retreat in the utmost haste with loss of cannon, stores, etc.; the army is on its way to the mouth of the Sorel, where it intends to make a stand; they shall probably have to abandon Canada, except St. John's; a reinforcement will only increase their distress, an immediate supply of provisions is absolutely necessary; the vessels at Ticonderoga should be fitted out for this purpose; more bateaux should be built in which to withdraw the troops, as those now on the St. Lawrence will probably be destroyed or fall into the enemy's hands; they do not know what force the enemy brought into Quebec. L. S., B Franklin, Samuel Chase, Ch. Carroll of Carrollton. In the handwriting of John Carroll. Endorsed. 3 pp. 4°. SCHUYLER Franklin (Benjamin). St. John's, May 12, 1776. To Philip Schuyler, Fort George. Encloses a letter from the other two commissioners to himself, in answer to a few lines he wrote after learning that the regiments coming into Canada brought only ten days' provisions; [John] Paterson's he left at La Prairie, no boats to take them over; with the utmost difficulty he got a conveyance here; necessity of forwarding provisions hither; will proceed today, seeing no probability of the others joining him. A. L. S. I page, I leaf with address and endorsement. F°. Somewhat mutilated. SCHUYLER Franklin (Benjamin). New York, May 27, 1776. To Samuel Chase and Charles Carroll [Canada]. Announces the return of himself and John Carroll; they left Mr. and Mrs. Walker at Albany: have received and forwarded a letter from Congress; a prize with 75 tons of gunpowder and 1,000 carbines on board has been carried into Boston; German auxiliaries coming; Congress has advised the erecting of separate governments; his health is feeble; Mr. Carroll has taken friendly care of him. A. L. S. F°. I page. On the back is a letter from John Carroll, of May 28, 1776, to the same persons, giving news of Generals Washington, Gates, Mifflin, and Ward; thinks the commissioners should not leave Canada without permission of Congress, but wishes they might be in Maryland to help in forming the new government; impertinence of Mr. and Mrs. [Thomas] Walker. A. L. S. I page. F°. EM. 1598 Franklin's letter is printed in his Writings (Sparks) vol. 8, p. 183; (Bigelow) vol. 6, p. 13. Manuscripts, cont'd. Franklin (Benjamin). Philadelphia, June 21, 1776. To George Washington [New York]. Speaks of the threatened invasion. and predicts the ruin of Great Britain if she persists in distant expeditions; returns Gen. Sullivan's letter inclosed; "I am just recovering from a severe fit of the Gout, which has kept me from Congress & Company almost ever since you left us, so that I know little of what has pass'd there, except that a Declaration of Independence is preparing." A. L. S., with initials only "B. F." I page. 4°. EM. 1514 Dugan (Jeremiah). Philadelphia, Aug. 1, 1776. Deposition, stating that on Feb. 22, when about to leave the camp before Quebec, Gen. Arnold desired the deponent to impeach a certain "rascal" before Congress, accusing the officer of having plundered stores and baggage; on being asked whom he meant, Gen. Arnold said that that it was Lieut.Col. John Brown; deponent knew of no such charges against said officer and refused to carry any such message, but offered to take a letter; testifies that Brown had served with great credit. A. D. S. Sworn before and signed by John MorFollowed by a note certifying that John Morton is a judge of the supreme court of Pennsylvania. Signed by B. Franklin, President of the Convention. 2 pp. F°. EM. 1600 ton. Morris (Robert), and Franklin (Benjamin). Philadelphia, Oct. 1, 1776. To William Bingham, Martinico. Having learned that their agent, Hortalez, was dispatching sundry articles for the United States to the care of the Governor of St. Eustatia, they request Bingham to make application for all arms, ammunition, etc., that may arrive at Martinico with the above address, and they authorize him to receipt for the same. L. S. Endorsed, Come. of S[ecret] Correspondence. I page. F°. MYERS Franklin (Benjamin). Paris, Mar. 2, 1777. To Arthur Lee. Acknowledges letter of Feb. 14 from Nantes, aud one from Bordeaux, dated by mistake Jan. 29; he declined an offer from the farmers general for tobacco; news from London of actions at Trenton and Princeton; losses of the British; Capt. Wickes has returned to L'Orient with five prizes, and meets with difficulties about them; perhaps more favor might be found in Spanish ports, though the court here is said to be offended with the late conduct of Britain; news of Capts. Nicholson and Hynson; Tollier has received the 90,000 livres from Nantes for the use of the [U. S.] commissioners. A. L. S. 4 pp. 42. D. S., B Franklin, Silas Deane, Arthur Lee. Signatures cancelled, and endorsement "New one given." 2 pp. F°. EM. U Franklin (Benjamin). Passy, near Paris, Mar. 2, 1778. To Samuel Adams [Boston]. The treaties go by this conveyance; if congress should wish to change or add anything, this court is disposed to oblige; the great hope of the enemy is to divide, by means of their commissioners; they claim to have a large party in congress in favor of returning to dependence; America now stands high in the respect of Europe; a return to dependence on England would sink her into contempt. A. L. S. Endorsed. 2 pp. 4°. BANCROFT Printed in W. V. Wells's Samuel Adams, vol. 3 (Boston, 1865), p. 8. Franklin (Benjamin). Passy, Mar. 31, 1778. To Mr. and Mrs. [Richard] Bache. Introduces M. Gerard, who goes as minister from this court to Congress; he does not know whether the Baches have a house left in which to entertain, after the devastations of the enemy, but he desires them to do all in their power for M. Gerard; Benny minds his learning; Temple presents his duty. Á. L. S. I page. 4°. Franklin (Benjamin). [Passy,] [17]81. To [James] Searle, Hotel [Paris]. Invitation to dinner. A. L. I page. 4°. EM. 5770 Mar. 15, de Valois Endorsed. MYERS Franklin (Benjamin). Passy, May 17, 1781. To John Lanrens, Paris. Incloses order for another hundred louis; prays that he may return safely with his cargo; were it not that Laurens has such good qualities in the military line, Franklin would wish to see him here again as his successor; Congress could not put their affairs in better hands. A. L. S. Endorsed. I page. 4°. EM. 9464 Franklin (Benjamin). Passy, June 11, 1781. To Samuel Huntington [Philadelphia]. Encloses a copy of a letter from the Minister [Vergennes] relative to the disposition of the late loans; points out the necessity of applying a part of these loans to the payment of bills drawn on himself and others by Congress. Copy, in the handwriting of Elias Boudinot. A copy of the Vergennes letter, June 8, 1781, is subjoined; also memoranda. F°. 2 pp. FORD Printed in Sparks's Works of Franklin, vol. 9 (Boston, 1856), PP. 40-44; Bigelow's, vol. 7 (N. Y., 1888), pp. 249, 252, and in Sparks's Diplomatic Correspondence of the Revolution, vol. 3, pp. 216, 217, Wharton's, vol. 4, PP. 484, 493 Franklin (Benjamin). Passy, July 11, 1781. To Samuel Huntington [Philadelphia]. On account of the many bills drawn by Congress on its ministers in Spain and Holland, as well as on himself, he finds it necessary to retain for the present the 1,500,000 livres which were to have been sent by way of Amsterdam. Contemporary copy. I page, I leaf, with endorsement. F°. FORD Printed in Sparks's Works of Franklin, vol. 9 (Boston, 1856), p. 58; Bigelow's, vol. 7, 1888, p. 269; and in Sparks's Diplomatic Correspondence of the Revolution, vol. 3, p. 231, Wharton's. vol. 4, P. 559. Franklin (Benjamin). Passy, Sept. 9, 1782. To David Hartley. He regretted to hear of Hartley's indisposition, yet was glad Hartley had not left Paris before he could inform him of the purport of the 4th Article of His Majesty's instructions. L. S. I page. 4°. In extra-illustrated copy of Parton's Franklin, vol. 1, p. 5. |