SHELBURNE, EARL OF, to Richard Oswald, 21 May,
and JOHN EWING, (Circular) TownSHEND, THOMAS, to Richard Oswald, ‡ 26 July,
Abridgment of the Book of Common Prayer, made in part by Franklin, X. 207, 288.
Absorption, remarks on, VI. 65. Wheth- er it is in progress at the same time with perspiration, 66.
Academy, observations relative to the intentions of the original founders of the Philadelphia, II. 133. Subscrip- tions for an, in Philadelphia, VI. 108. Remarks respecting the Philadelphia, VII. 51. Interest taken by Franklin in it, 63. Remarks concerning it, 80. Account of the Court of the Press, II. 508.
Account of the Negotiations in London for effecting a Reconciliation between Great Britain and her Colonies, cir- cumstances under which it was writ- ten, V. 1.
Account of the newly-invented Pennsyl vania Fireplace. Its invention descríb- ed, VI. 34.
ADAMS, JOHN, his remarks quoted in reference to Franklin's correspondence with Governor Shirley, III. 64. His letter to Dr. Hosack, relative to the Hutchinson Letters, IV. 443. Is ap- pointed by Congress to confer with Lord Howe, V. 97. His opinion ex- pressed to Arthur Lee, in regard to the intercourse of the American commis- sioners, VIII. 262. His view of the disposition of the French court, 324. His erroneous view of the feeling in America towards France, 479. His correspondence displeasing to the French court, 487. His account of the difficulty of procuring a loan in Holland, IX. 19. Is appointed one of the commissioners for negotiating peace, 82. His account of De Neuf ville's scheme of a loan, 106. His interview with Mr. Digges on the sub- ject of negotiations for peace, 186. His conversation with Mr. Laurens respecting the views of the British ministry, and the basis of peace, 256. His distrust of the French court, 534. His comment on the accusation against Franklin relative to the fisheries, X 12. Sends to Franklin a copy of his work on the American Constitutions, 284.
ADAMS, SAMUEL, his character, and his opinion of Franklin, VIII. 99. Address of the Assembly of Pennsylva- nia to Dr. Franklin, on his return from France, V. 137. Of the American Philosophical Society, 138. Of the University of Pennsylvania, 140. Address to the Public, from the Penn- sylvania society for promoting the abolition of slavery, and the relief of free negroes unlawfully held in bond- age, II. 515.
Affliction, just mode of considering, VII.
Africans, anecdote illustrating the honor of, IV. 69.
Agents of Colonies, their little utility, VIII. 7.
AGRICOLA, distinction made by, of the various kinds of earthquakes, VI. 9. Agriculture, its prosperity after the Rev- olution, II. 462. Importance of teach- ing it in colleges, VII. 45. Value of oxen and horses in, 434. An honor- able employment, 552.
Aids to the Crown common mode of granting in the Colonies, IV. 194, 243. Air, importance of fresh, during sleep, II. 172. Its effect, in electrical experi- ments, V. 261. Whether it may not give and receive electrical fire to and from clouds and vapors passing through it, 337. Reasons for believing that it has its share of electricity, 369. How the electricity at different heights may be determined, 370. Other circumstances relating to its electricity, 387. Ob- servations on the same subject, 405. May be the cause of earthquakes, VI. 2. Some of its properties, 36. Colds produced by the powerful draught of, 40. Observations respecting its quali- ties, 127. Substances which it attracts and supports, 130. Mr. Todd's ob- jections to Franklin's theory relative to the attraction between water and, 171. Mephitic quality communicated by respiration to the, 308. Priestley's experiments upon, 344. Obtained from metals, 345. Noxious, restored by sprigs of mint, 347. Properties of the nitrous, 347. Effect of cold, in diseases, 386. Moist, not unhealthy, 402. Priestley's experiments on, 404. On alkaline, 409. Effect of vegeta tion on noxious, 414. Experiment
showing its rarefaction by heat, 507. Want of, a frequent cause of smoky chimneys, 509. Moistness of the, not productive of disease, 526. Fixed, obtained from metals, VIII. 172. Air bath, mode of enjoying an, VI. 294. Air pump, remarks on Smeaton's, VI. 188.
Air thermometer, Franklin's construc- tion of an electrical, V. 371. Remarks on the, 389. ALEMBERT, D', his translation of a Latin verse, applied by Turgot to Franklin, VIII. 537.
ALEXANDER, JAMES, his remarks on Franklin's "Hints towards a Scheme of Union of the Colonies," III. 28. His suggestion of an experiment to meas- ure the time taken up by an electric spark in moving through any given space, V. 315. Franklin's comment thereon, 317.
ALEXANDER, WILLIAM, his certificate respecting Franklin's interview with Mr. Pulteney, VIII. 447. His inter- view with Mr. Hartley, relative to ne- gotiations for peace, IX. 119. His ex- planation relative to the willingness of the American commissioners to treat without the assent of France, 153.
Algerines, their attempt to seize Ameri- can vessels, IX. 506. Unfounded ru- mor of the capture of Franklin by, X. 230.
ALISON, FRANCIS, VII. 63, 88. Alkaline Air, Priestley's experiments on, VI. 409.
ALLEN, WILLIAM, Chief Justice, VII. 272.
Alliance, employment of the frigate, VIII. 352. Of prizes taken by the, 400. Mutiny on board the, IX. 13. Alphabet, scheme of a new, VI. 295. Table of such an, 296. Remarks on the table, 298. Various examples of the scheme, 300. Of a reform of the, X. 261.
Amber, electrical experiments on, V. 403. Its explosion by electricity, 404. AMBRUSTER, ANTHONY, VII. 169. America, frugal mode of living in, II. 428. Future prospects of the pecu- niary ability of, 430. Its character abroad, relative to the payment of debts, 432. Remarks on the internal state of, 461. Ironical examination of the question respecting payment of the debts of, to British merchants, 499. Popularity of taxing, in England, VII. 352. As to the discovery of, before Columbus, VIII. 69. See United States.
American Colonies, Plan of Union of the,
III. 23. On the direct taxation of the, without their consent, 58. Sums which they pay the mother country, 62. On their representation in Parliament, 64. Nature of the government of the, 97. On the probability and the effect of their union with the mother country. IV. 156. Their efforts in conducting the wars with the French and Indians, 157. Of the British claim of taxing the, 158. Their disposition towards Great Britain prior to 1763, and since, 169. Their views relative to the pow- er of Parliament to legislate for them, 169. Their capacities for manufactur- ing, 175. Their readiness to grant aids to the crown, 193. Their early system of laws, 217. Extent of the power of Parliament over them, 218. Of their representation in Parliament, 220. Policy of Great Britain relative to trade with them, 225. Mode in which their aids to the crown have been granted, 243. On restrictions imposed on their manufacturing, 251. Cause of their non-consumption agree- ments, 253. A repeal of duties not likely to satisfy them, 262. System of law brought hither by the settlers, 271. Readiness with which they have contributed for the common welfare, 285. Disregard of their rights by Parliament, 286. British policy rela- tive to their establishment, 307. Ad- vantage of establishing, upon the sea- coast, 312. Difficulty in inducing the inhabitants of the middle, to emigrate to the north or south, 360. Of the King's right to quarter troops in the, V. 18. Franklin's proposition relative to granting money to the crown, as a basis of compromise, 20. Not settled at the expense of Great Britain, 84. Nor protected by her, 86. As to the charge, that they refuse to contribute for their own protection, 88. On the equality of voting in Congress, 109. Proceedings of Rhode Island in regard to the plan of Parliament to tax the, VII. 264. Plan of their union with Great Britain, 329. Encroachment of Parliament on their rights, 477. Of the right of Great Britain to tax them, 487. Their independence predicted, 522. Their security lies in their in- creasing strength, VIII. 31. Sugges tions as to their mode of procuring redress, 62. Plan for their immediate union with Great Britain, 146. Their situation at the close of 1775, 165. Popularity of their cause in Europe, 213. Recommended to them by Con- gress to constitute governments, 184. See Plan of Union of the Colonies.
American Medical and Philosophical Register, some account of the, VI. 18. American Philosophical Miscellany, Franklin's scheme of publishing an, VI. 72.
American Philosophical Society, account of the, I. 576, II. 9. Its address to Franklin, on his return from France, V. 138. First suggested by Franklin, and its plan, as proposed by him, VI. 14. Its condition and purposes, 15. How formed, 28. Its establishment alluded to, VII. 455. Efforts of Frank- lin to animate it, X. 90. Count de Campomanes's notice of its Transac- tions, 308.
AMONTONS, his discourse relative to air, as the cause of earthquakes, VI. 7. Anchor, suggestion of a swimming, for vessels, VI. 481. How constructed,
Animal Magnetism, its efficacy doubted, X. 75. Commission in Paris to exam-
ine the subject, 76. ANSTEY, mentioned, X. 276. Anthony Afterwit, letter from, II. 532. Anti-Federalists, their conduct compar- ed with that of the ancient Jews, V. 158.
Antigua, description of a water-spout at, VI. 143. Salubrity of, VII. 59. Apologue by Franklin, II. 168. An- other, showing the conduct of man- kind towards one another, IX. 226. Appalachian Mountains, discovery of sea shells in the, VI. 81. Apparatus, construction of a portable, to demonstrate Franklin's principles of electricity, V. 446. Mode of using it, 447.
Apprentices, general conduct of, VII.
Arabian Tale, II. 193.
Arabs, their treatment of prisoners of war, IV. 66.
ARANDA, Count d', interview of the American commissioners with, VIII. 194. Remarks addressed to, on the proposition of the United States in re- gard to Spain, 212. His interview with Franklin and Jay, respecting a treaty with Spain, IX. 350. Arcana Imperii, remarks on a work en- titled, VIII. 283.
ARENDT, Baron d', recommended to the President of Congress, VIII. 455. ARISTOTLE, his distinction of the differ- ent kinds of earthquakes, VI. 9. Armed Neutrality, its origin, VIII. 463, 466. Completed and proclaimed, 490. Armonica, an ode composed by Metasta- sio, and expressly designed to be ac- companied by the, I. 265. Account of the origin of the, VI. 245. The in-
strument described, 246. Directions for drawing out its tones, 353. ARMSTRONG, his suggestions respect- ing fresh air in fevers, VI. 314. Army, American, their inadequate sup- ply of military stores, VIII. 198. Their operations early in 1777, 206. Of sup- plies of arms and clothing for the, from the French court, 422. Their dis- tressed condition, 535. Their con dition in 1782, IX. 413.
Army, British, their conduct in Ameri- ca,.VIII. 416.
Army, French, in America, suggestion that they be furnished with provisions there, VIII. 521.
ARNOLD, BENEDICT, curious impres sions respecting his personal history, VIII. 304. His treachery, IX. 30. Art of Procuring Pleasant Dreams, II.
Art of Virtue, Franklin's plan of pre- paring a work entitled, I. 115. Ex- plained, VII. 197. Alluded to, 232. Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union, proposed in General Congress, origin of the, and difference from the plan finally adopted, V. 91. Mode of election under, and the powers and duty of Congress, 92. How to be ratified, 95. ARUNDEL, VIII, 169. Asbestos, a purse made of, VII. 1. ASGILL, Captain, his case alluded to; justice of the proceedings against him, IX. 375.
Assembly of Massachusetts. See Mas-
Atlantic Ocean, conjecture as to the cause why westward voyages across the, are longer than the eastward, VI. 74. This to be attributed to the preva- lence of westerly winds, 77. Attraction, of the law of, between dif- ferent quantities of the electric fluid, V. 386.
AUBERTEUIL, HILLIARD D', his History of the American Revolution mention- ed, IX. 444.
Aurora Borealis, V. 219. Suggestion respecting its cause, 284. Whether it may not be the flashing of electrical fire from positive towards negative clouds, 337. Suppositions and hints towards forming a hypothesis to explain the, VI. 417. Paper by Franklin on the, mentioned, VIII. 327.
Austria, offers to mediate between the belligerents. Her offer declined by France, IX. 3. Declined by England, 89. Her willingness to acknowledge the independence of the United States, 501. Of a commercial treaty with, X. 118, 142.
Automaton Chess-Player, Kempel's BARTRAM, JOHN, his account of a re- mentioned, X. 23.
BACHE, BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, VIII. 195. His proficiency in his studies, 372, 375. Again mentioned, X. 3. BACHE, RICHARD, marries Franklin's daughter, VII. 350.
BACHE, SARAH, her exertions to sup- ply the American troops with clothing, VIII. 528. See FRANKLIN, SARAH. BACHE, Professor, his atteinpt to fix the date of Franklin's observation rel- ative to northeast storms, referred to, VI. 106.
Bagatelle, by Franklin, II. 164. Balloons, remarks on, VI. 452. Those of Charles and Robert, and Montgolfier, 453. On the invention of, X. 13. Ascent of one, 32. Of the means of directing their course, 93. Improve- ments in constructing, 123. Inflated with inflammable air, 146. Danger of ascending in, 187. BALM, Captain, recommended by Frank- lin to Congress, VIII. 195. Baltimore, rapid growth of, VII. 519. BANCROFT, EDWARD, his account of Franklin's demeanor before the Privy Council, IV. 453. And of his dress when signing the treaty with France, 454. Mentioned, VIII. 266, IX. 525. Bank of the United States, its success,
Banks, nature and utility of, II. 266. BANKS, SIR JOSEPH, VI. 342. Barbary States, relations between the United States and the, alluded to, VIII. 361, IX. 544.
BARCLAY, DAVID, his conversation with Franklin on the subject of a reconciliation between the colonies and Britain, V. 8. Produces a plan of permanent union, 58.
BARCLAY, THOMAS, is admitted as consul of the United States for France, IX. 415.
BARD, JOHN, account of, VI. 73. BARIATINSKI, Prince, anecdote relating to his visit to Franklin, IX. 285. His civilities to Franklin, 299.
Barometer, effect of air on the, VI. 222. Remark on the changes of the, VII.
Barrier Colonies, Pownall's plan for settling, III. 69.
BARROW, MRS., her situation in New York, VIII. 200.
BARRY, JOHN, Captain, his services to a Venetian vessel, IX. 88. Mentioned, 154. Requested to take goods to America for the use of the troops, 159.
markable Aurora Borealis, VI. 211. His character, VII. 55, 88. Some par- ticulars respecting him, 433. Of the publication of his "Travels and Obser- vations," 446. His pension, 534. BASKERVILLE, JOHN, account of his printing, VII. 212. Franklin's opin ion of his skill, 213.
BATH, Earl of, his Letter to Two Great Men on the subject of Canada, alluded to, IV. 1.
Bathing, cold, not injurious, VI. 58. Bavaria, Electorate of, on establishing commercial relations between the United States and the, IX. 526, 543. BAXTER, ANDREW, his "Inquiry into the Nature of the Human Soul," VI. 87. His doctrine examined, 88. His book again referred to, 93. BEAUMARCHAIS, CARON DE, mentioned, VIII. 289. His contract for supplies for the United States, 294. Of his accounts, 385. His delay in settling his accounts, IX. 390. His Figaro mentioned, X. 162. Advance of a million of livres by the French Gov- ernment to, 287.
BEAUMONT, his Reflexions d'un Etranger désintéressé, alluded to, VII. 470. BECCARIA, JOHN BAPTIST, of his work on electricity, V. 355. Franklin's view of it, 356. His experiment of the explosion of water, 393. Paper by, containing an account of electri- cal experiments, 505. Notice of his work on electricity, VII. 84. BECKFORD, allusion to his bill for pre- venting bribery at elections, VII. 384. BECKWITH, General, his plan of join- ing the American army discouraged, VIII. 348.
Bedford Party, their hostility to the Americans, VII. 467.
BELL, his account of the hospitality of the Daggestans, IV. 66. Bells, superstitious notion respecting, during thunder-storms, V. 422. BELTON, JOSEPH, his contrivance for destroying the vessels of an enemy, mentioned, VIII. 185.
Benefits, motives with which they should be conferred, VII. 74. BENEZET, ANTHONY, VIII. 16. BENTINCK, Captain, his experiment to show the efficacy of oil in stilling waves, VI. 365.
BERGMANN, Professor, his remarks on one of Franklin's electrical experi- ments, V. 513. BERNARD, FRANCIS, Governor, his of ficial communication to the Houses of Assembly in Massachusetts, IV. 466. His acknowledgment relative to the
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