Benjamin Franklin to Library Company of Philadelphia, July 25, 1774

London, July 25. 1774.

Gentlemen

I send herewith per Capt. Falconer, a Box directed for the Library Company, containing the following new Books, which I hope will be agreeable to them; viz.

Sketches of the History of Man per Lord Kaims, 2 Vols 4to.

Letters of Lady Caroline Russel 4to.

Discovery of new northern Archipelago, 8vo.

Warton’s History of English Poetry. 4to.

Leland’s History of Ireland, 3 Vols. 4to.

Campbell’s political Survey of G Britain, 2 Vols 4to.

Lord Chesterfield’s Letters, 4 Vols 8vo.

Bryant’s ancient Mythology, 2 Vols 4to.

In another Box directed for the Philosophical Society, I send also for the Library Co.

Pennants Journeys into Scotland, 2 Vols 4to 5

Please to apply for these to Dr. Rush. With my best Wishes of Success to the Institution, and Esteem for yourselves and the other Directors, I am, Gentlemen, Your most obedient humble Servant

B Franklin

Messrs. Samuel Rhoads Robt Strettell Jones Josiah Hewes