ADVERTISEMENT BY THE PUBLISHER IN PHILADELPHIA. THE Works of Dr. Franklin were put to press in London contemporaneously with the printing of the present volume. Many original letters however were in the hands of the Philadelphia publisher, and in the hands of other private individuals and literary societies in the United States, some of which, not possessed by Mr. W. T. Franklin, are inserted in the present volume; but so many others have been brought to light, both in the United States and in Europe, as to afford materials equally interesting for another volume. No arrangements however are at present made for their publication, though there probably will be very soon, of which notice will be given. CONTENTS. Dr. Franklin, to his mother Mrs. Abiah Franklin, (uncer- tain date) On Family affairs. Page Filial affection-states the existence of the yellow fever. Mrs. Deborah Franklin, his wife, Gnadenheutten, Jan. 25, 1756, ib. His progress in a military expedition as an officer of militia Mecom, Wm. Franklin, (afterwards gov. Franklin) to Mrs. Jane New York, May 26, 1757, 17 Page New York, May 30, 1757, 18 His illness--Fothergill his physician--miscellaneous affairs Dr. Franklin, to the same, Mrs. D. Franklin, Wm. Strahan, to the same, Invites her to visit England. Dr. Franklin, to the same, the same, London, Nov. 22, 1757, 20 Domestic affairs--not certain of his return soon. No prospect of returning home soon-his company courted and society agreeable. Solicits the use of a miniature of Dr. Franklin, and ex- Some particulars of a journey in England--present at Cambridge commencement--visits relatives-an ancient family building. Further particulars of travels and family connections--mo- Lord Kames, Philosophical subjects-predictions of the future greatness London, Jan. 3, 1760, 42 |