Braintree. By order of Congress, a general tribute of prayer and thanksgiving is offered up that day throughout the land. Thinks England must be convinced, by this time, that the Western Hemisphere is not to be conquered like slaves of the East. Two public addresses in the newspaper, one by General Lee, in which General W[ashingto]n's character is indirectly attacked; the other, by Silas Deane containing certain revelations of an alarming nature. The high breeding and politeness of Court d'Estaing and the French officers, contrasts strikingly with English naval civility. Introducing Mr. Samuel Bradford to Franklin's friendly notice.
Portsmouth. Congratulating him on the grand events in America; what the Americans owe to Franklin's influence and counsels. His uncle, Col. Josiah Quincy, prevented from writing Franklin by the danger of the times. By the impolicy of Britain the militia of America have become disciplined troops. Britain's perilous situation. His son serving with Capt. Jones on the Ranger; if Capt. Jones should promote him, would be obliged for Franklin's support; sure the family of the wendells and Quineys are not disagreeable to him. Mentions Capt. Jones as a sensible, well-bred gentleman, who has the honor of America much at heart.
General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.
