From James Parker
ALS: American Philosophical Society
[New York, Aug. 12, 1769. Sent by the packet the seconds of two
bills of exchange, Hubbart’s for £122 and Vernon’s for £15, and the
first of a bill for £50 that Parker bought in New York; encloses the
second of that, together with the first of a bill just received from
Hubbart for £200, Folger upon Allnutt, of which the second will
follow shortly. Mr. Stewart, the Annapolis postmaster, raises a
difficult question: Lord Botetourt of Virginia franks his own
letters, but they are nevertheless charged to Stewart’s office.
Governor Eden, to whom they are addressed, will not pay the postage,
claiming Botetourt’s privilege as a peer. Stewart and Parker cannot
contend with Eden; will Franklin please advise? No confirmation yet
of Foxcroft’s arrival in England. Parker’s own affairs much as usual;
still no settlement, or likely to be, with Holt, who within a few
years will be bankrupt. Will be lucky to avoid that fate himself. Can
manage if his strength does not fail him, but it ebbs every day.]
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