Alexander Colden to James Parker, July 28, 1755

NY July 28th 1755

Mr. Parker

By the Phi: Post received the Inclosed 2 from Mr. Franklin which he desired me to forward to you and to desire you to forward it imediately by this post to Mr. Chew requesting him to forward it to Mr. Franklin at Boston. 3 He writes “the Substance of the letter may be printed but not entire as we have not the Governors leave to whom it was directed. At least the Governors and writters Name should be omitted.� Our Governor has given the Printers here orders not to print any thing about General Braddocks Defeat and It would be wrong it should be printed any where on the Continent for some time least the News reach our Indians and Army above which may be of bad Consequence. I am Sir Your humble Servant

Alexr Colden

Sir I have had but just Time to read the Inclosed and then send it to you as orderd

J Parker

Dear Sir

I can only send this after the post. I am almost Destracted. Yours

J Chew