James Logan to Benjamin Franklin, November 9, 1748

9br [November] 9th [1748]

My friend B F.

I here return thee Hen: Ellis’s Tract of his Voyage to Hudson’s Bay, 1 which I have perused and I thank thee for the Loan of it. But I’m Sorry for the Loss of Sandin the Swedish Minister for they generally use to be a good Sort of People, their Ministers I mean. I know not what to think of Kalm. 2 I had a Letter from Linnaeus 10 or 11 years Since when he was in Holland, and another recommendation from the Same Linnaeus, in Gustav Wahlbom’s Inauguration [dissertation] which as I have Said before, is called Sponsalia Plantarum and in this he mentions my little piece 3 that I Sent thee in my last 4 times, and yet carries not the matter as far as I have done which I admire at, And thereto I would willingly Speak with Kalm tho’ I’m very Sensible Age and the Palsey have weakned me much, and the hesitation in my Speech has greatly disabled me. 4 But he Surprizes me if he comes on no other design than he told to P. Collinson. I would gladly See thee when thou canst make it Suit thy own time and if thou keeps not a horse my Son will furnish thee with one. I am with Sincere respect Thy real friend

J L

To Benj. Franklin