petual Union Proposed in General Congress," VII. 94. Refutation of claim that they were settled at expense of Great Britain, 101, or protected by her in their infancy, 104, or that they refused to contribute for their own protection, 106. Civil effects of stopping communication between England and the, 114. True history of difference between author of Stamp Act and the, 262-265. Of the condition of people in, and of their industries, IX. 432. The project of making royal governors independent, and methods that might be adopted in consequence, XII. 308. Importance of promoting manufactures in, 311, 318. Franklin's views of proper course to be pursued by, towards mother country, 314-319, 328. American Merchants, an ironical examination of charge that they did not pay their British debts, XII. III. American Philosophical Miscellany, resolution to establish, II. 123: American Philosophical Society, suggestion for formation of, II. 68. Origin and members of, II2. Franklin elected president of, V. 62. Summary account of, 101, note. An Account of the Supreme State Court of Judicature in Pennsylvania, viz., the Court of the Press, XII. 129. Anchor, use of a swimming one in deep water, XI. 110. Andes, explanation of frequent thunder-storms on east side of, II. 258. Apologue, alluding to claims of American royalists on British government, VII. 414, 415. Arabian Tale, an, VII. 387. Armonica, invention and description of, III. 412. Picture of, 413. Answers to queries about, V. 405. Directions for drawing tones from, 406. ARNOLD, BENEDICT, treason of, Art of Virtue, proposed treatise on, III. 257, 365. Articles of Belief and Acts of Religion, I. 319-328. Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, Proposed in General Congress, VII. 94. Freetrade resolutions connected with, 100. See ARUNDEL, M., introduced to Gen. Charles Lee, VII. 110. Asbestos, purse made of, sold to Sir Hans Sloane, I. 317. ASGILL, Captain, in regard to the case of, IX. 393, 417. Assembly of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Assembly. Aurora Borealis, suggestions as to causes of, II. 262, 369. Austria, commercial treaty between United States and, proposed, X. 383, 424. Autobiography, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN'S, when written, I. 3. English editions of, 5, 6. First correct edition of, 24. Sketches of topics for, 26-31. Reasons for writing, 31, 32. Writing of, interrupted, and letter from Abel James urging continuation of, 172. From Benjamin Vaughan to same purpose, 174. Resumed, 181. Interrupted at Passy, 203. End of every edition of, published previous to Bigelow's, 307. Bald Eagle, unfortunate choice of, as national emblem, X. 279. Balloons, of the invention and first trials of, X. 155, 194, 203. Account of ascent of Charles and Robert, 210, 268. Importance of discovery, 267. BANCROFT, EDWARD, acts as spy both for Americans and English, VII. 290, 291, note. Is sent to England by Franklin to negotiate exchange of prisoners, 440. His journey is interrupted, VIII. 13. Barbary States, friendship of, for United States, VIII. 82. BARCLAY, DAVID, his interviews and correspondence with Franklin on effecting adjustment of disputes between Great Britain and colonies, VI. 445. His draft of a plan for reconciliation, VII. 51. Negotiation alluded to, VIII. 260. BARCLAY, THOMAS, appointed consul-general of United States in France, IX. 428. BARD, Dr. JOHN, intention of, to settle in New York, II. 124. Barometer, how air affects the, III. 265. BARROW, Mrs., is commended by Franklin to protection of United States officers in New York, VII. 183. BARRY, Captain JOHN, asked to take goods to United States for use of troops, IX. 128. BASKERVILLE, JOHN, the Birmingham printer, account of, III. 338, note. BAXTER, ANDREW, note on his "Inquiry into the Nature of the Human Soul," II. 212. Franklin's criticism of, 211. BAYNES, JOHN, his journal of a brief stay in Paris containing several interesting interviews with Dr. Franklin, X. 240. BEAUMARCHAIS, M. CARON DE, claims that he is a creditor of the United States, VIII. 11. Puts off settlement of accounts, 129. Accounts again referred to, IX. 411. BECCARIA, Père, Franklin's opin ion of his work on electricity, III. 76. BELTON, JOSEPH, his invention for destroying ships, VII. 126. BENEZET, ANTHONY, brief account of, VI. 67. BERNARD, FRANCIS, Governor of Massachusetts. His despatches to London criticised, IV. 330. Recalled, V. 95: BERNSTORFF, R., his feeling about Franklin's letter concerning seizure of prize ships at Bergen, VIII. 197. Bible, proposed new version of, VII. 412. BIGELOW, JOHN, his edition of Franklin's works, special features of, I., xvi., xxvi. Blood, circulation of, and function of heart in regard to, II. 118-122. On the cause of heat of, in health and temperature of, in fevers, 221. Board of Trade, report of, on Walpole's grant, V. 408. Answer of Franklin, 433. Effect of Franklin's answer, 408, note. Books, description of an instrument for taking them from high shelves, XI. 224. Boots, different methods of wearing, IX. 171. Boston, non-importation resolutions in 1767, IV. 338. Effect of, in England, id. Votes and proceedings of freeholders of, in 1772, V. 392. Proceedings in, on arrival of East India Co.'s tea in 1773, VI. 250. Destruction of tea, 255. Port Bill introduced in Parliament, 335. Passage of Port Bill with little opposition, 336. Prize of powder, etc., carried to, VII. 125. Condition of camp before (Oct., 1775), 177. BOUQUET, Col. HENRY, men tioned, III. 172. Notice of his expedition against the Shawanese in 1764, XII. 302. BOWDOIN, JAMES, II. 322, note. His explanation of the crooked direction of lightning, 359. Remarks of, on regulation of trade with the Indians, 433, note. BRADDOCK, General, arrives in BRADSTREET, Colonel, his treaty with the Indians in 1764, XIÍ. 297. BRAY, Dr. THOMAS, his benevo lent project, III. 268, note. British Cruelties, list of, XII. 61. British Debts, ironical examination of, XII. III. British Nation, the, as it appears to colonists in 1775, VII. 109 BURGH, Mr., his life and writings referred to, IX. 220. BURGOYNE, General, his surrender at Saratoga, VII. 251, note. His book explaining defeat referred to, VIII. 192. His exchange for Henry Laurens proposed, IX. 37. BURKE, EDMUND, discredits rumor of Franklin's flight from America, VII. 149. BURNET, Governor of New York, patronizes Franklin, I. 76. His dispute with the Massachusetts Assembly, 160. in, Busy-Body, the, origin of, I. 341, note. Proposed articles 341-344. Satirists and wouldbe wits condemned in, 344-346. Virtue, its effects and pleasures described in, 347-351. Visitors admonished in, 353-358. Discourses on search for hidden treasure in, 366–371. с CAMPOMANES, Count DE, of his writings, X. 336. His complimentary remarks on Franklin's writings and character, 379 Canada, importance of retention of, to colonies and Great Britain after conquest in 1759, III. 248. Efforts of Franklin to prevent restoration of, to French, 251. Interest of Great Britain with regard to the acquisition of, 278. Demand for cession of, justifiable, 281. Possession of, complete security for colonies, 288. Argument that retention of, by French will be a salutary check on the colonies considered, 324. Repeal of Quebec Act a condition of reconciliation, VI. 450. Commissioners to, appointed by Congress, 117. Expedition against, proposed (1779), 418. Advantage of conquest of, to France and obstacles in way, 442. Further obstacles, VIII. 106. Surrender of, to United States suggested by Franklin as an inducement to reconciliation, IX. 260, 263. Cannon, for fortifications on Del aware River, II. 207. Of a number of, bought in Boston, 226. CANTON, JOHN, his experiments to show effect of heat in rendering glass permeable by electricity, III. 374. Cape Breton, humorous letter in regard to expedition against Louisbourg, II. 127. CARLETON, Sir Guy, writes complimentary letter to Washington, IX. 211. Attempts to negotiate treaty of peace with Congress in America, 366, 400. CARMICHAEL, WILLIAM, mentioned, VIII. 255. CARROLL, CHARLES, his journal of events when commissioner to Canada, VII. 118-120, note. CARVER, Captain JONATHAN, mentioned, V. 72. CASTERA, J., his translation of Franklin, I., vii.-viii. Castle William, restoration of, to Massachusetts a proposed condition of reconciliation, VI. 449, VII. 5. CASTRIES, M. DE, apologizes to Franklin for not sending him home in a French frigate, XI. 80. Casuistry, case of, II. 146. Catechism relative to English National Debt, VII. 242, 243. Catheter, description of a flexible one devised by Franklin, XII. 258. Causes of American Discontents before 1768, IV. 377. CAVENDISH, Lord CHARLES, his experiment to show effect of heat in rendering thick glass permeable by electrical fluid, III. 376. CHARLES, ROBERT, agent for Pennsylvania in London, III. 157. Charleston, S. C., fire in, VII. 270. Captured by British, VIII. 275. CHASTELLUX, Chevalier DE, VIII. 209, note. Journal of travels in America mentioned, XI. 316. CHATHAM, Lord, his broken health and his political influence, IV. 288. Speech of, in House of Lords on measures to punish Massachusetts in 1774, VI. 344. Moves an address to the king for withdrawal of troops from Boston, 421, VII. 32. His plan of reconciliation between Great Britain and colonies mentioned, 426, 427. First interview with Franklin, 438. Receives pro ceedings of Continental Congress, VII. 19. Interview with Franklin thereon, id. High praise of Congress by, 20. troduces Franklin to House of Lords on day of motion_for withdrawal of troops from Boston, 31. Details of his plan for reconciliation, 35. Interview with Franklin on it, id. Introduces his plan in the House of Lords, 40. Eulogizes Franklin, 41. In Of their construction and use, XI. 140-142. The causes of smoky, and remedies therefor, 144-160. Advantages of fresh air for, 163. Use of sliding plates in, 169, 172. The Staffordshire contrivance, 169. Miscellaneous observations on, 180. China, culture of silk in, V. 260. Provision in, against famine, 268. A letter from, a fanciful production by Franklin, X. 311. Method of warming floor of house in, XI. 177. CHOLMONDELEY, Lord, takes letter from Franklin to Lord Shelburne, IX. 249. CHURCHMAN, JOHN, his paper on Cincinnati, society of the, Frank- CLARE, Lord, leaves Board of CLINTON, General, letter from, on Clouds, comparative quantities of marks on Franklin's "Hints towards Union of the Colonies," III. 18. Colds, preparatory notes and hints for writing a paper on catching, VI. 133. Further remarks on cause of, 178. COLEMAN, WILLIAM, associated with Franklin in Junto Club, I. 154. COLLINS, JOHN, his disputations with Franklin, I. 49. Manages Franklin's escape to New York, 60. Decides to follow Franklin to Philadelphia, 73. His dissipation, 76. Quarrels with Franklin and goes to West Indies, 77, 78. COLLINSON, PETER, presents glass tube to Philadelphia Library, I. 289. Brief account of his life, V. 50, note. Kindness of, to Philadelphia Library, 50, 51. Colonies. See American Colonies. Columbian Magazine, requested by Franklin not to publish his life, XI. 272. Commerce, effect on, of duties imposed by Connecticut in 1747, II. 191. Equitable basis for, between nations, VII. 323. Should be free between nations, X. 135: Commissioners, British, in America, their indiscreet behavior, VII. 344. Commissioners to France, appointed by Congress, VII. 153, note. Acquaint M. Vergennes with their mission, 157. Are in need of money for expenses, 171. Demand restitution of vessels piratically seized by Great Britain, 181. Separation of, contemplated, 197, note. Exchange letters with Lord Stormont, British Ambassador at Paris, concerning prisoners, 234, note. Conclude two treaties with France, 252. Difference between, concerning accounts, also about appointment of M. Gérard as Minister to Congress, 275-284. Adams succeeds Deane as, 287. Congress makes extraordinary drafts on, 266, 328, 419. Their connection with the Morris papers, 297-300. Despatches between Congress and, missing, 322. Franklin's desire that Congress separate, 325-327. Fear that demands of Congress will bankrupt, 328. Their credit imperilled, 420. Their report to Congress about money advanced to Lee and Izard, 421, 422. Committees of Correspondence, comments on resolutions of Virginia House of Burgesses in regard to, VI. 151. Common Prayer, preface to an abridgment of the book of, VI. 257. CONDORCET, Marquis DE, answers to queries by, VI. 331. Acknowledges election to Philosophical Society of Philadelphia, xi. 434. His comments on state of affairs in France, 435. Conductors and Non-Conductors, better terms than electrics per se and non-electrics, II. 329368. Metals and water not the only, 368. Difference in quality of, III. 69. Confederacy, loss of man-of-war named, feared, VIII. 168. Congress, Continental, The, a general Congress suggested by Franklin in 1773, VI. 158. Remarks of Franklin in regard to meeting of, 352, 356. Petition of, to the king, 423. Disrespectful treatment of petition by king and parliament, 424. Praise of, by Lords Camden and Chatham, 425. Impression made in Great Britain by proceedings of, VII. 12. Its petition to the king presented, id.; eulogized by Lord Chatham, 19. Hesitates to form itself into supreme legislature, 122, 123. Recommends form of government to respective Assemblies of United Colonies, 126, note. Resolves to seduce Hessians, 127. 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