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FRANKLIN, Benjamin (1706-1790). AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED ('B. FRANKLIN) TO LORD KAMES, London, 14 March 1773, Franklin is about to return to America and is writing to bid goodbye to Lord Kames, 'I cannot depart without taking Leave of my dear Lord Kaims, to whose Civilities and Friendship I have been so much oblig'd, and for whom I shall ever retain the sincerest Esteam and Affection'. He also congratulates him on the success of his Sketches of the History of Man, 'I almost envy the Abilities you continue to possess of instructing, delighting and being useful at so late a Period in Life'. Subscribed at end 'May every kind of Felicity attend you and your good Lady, is the sincerest parting Wish', one page, 4to (229 x 183mm), (strengthened at folds on blank verso, but in fine condition); with autograph wrapper and seal (strengthened in folds on verso).
Franklin's last extant and most touching letter to Lord Kames, who was then 79 years old, and had just published in 1774 his most famous and popular philosophical work, Sketches of the History of Man.
In a postscript Franklin recommends Benjamin Duffield, a student of physics at Edinburgh to Kames. He was the son of Franklin's friend Edward Duffield, a clockmaker in Philadelphia.
Published in The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, ed. L.W.Labaree, vol.21 pp.523-4.
Included with this lot are two letters, both dated Edinburgh, September 1837, relating to the publication of Franklin's works by Jared Sparks in 1836-40. The first from Charles Lowell to David Laing asking his help in making copies of the correspondence 'that it may be of service to the literary community'. The second from Laing to Henry Home Drummond asking for copies to be made of Franklin's letters, which he offers to transmit to Lowell. (4)
Franklin's last extant and most touching letter to Lord Kames, who was then 79 years old, and had just published in 1774 his most famous and popular philosophical work, Sketches of the History of Man.
In a postscript Franklin recommends Benjamin Duffield, a student of physics at Edinburgh to Kames. He was the son of Franklin's friend Edward Duffield, a clockmaker in Philadelphia.
Published in The Papers of Benjamin Franklin, ed. L.W.Labaree, vol.21 pp.523-4.
Included with this lot are two letters, both dated Edinburgh, September 1837, relating to the publication of Franklin's works by Jared Sparks in 1836-40. The first from Charles Lowell to David Laing asking his help in making copies of the correspondence 'that it may be of service to the literary community'. The second from Laing to Henry Home Drummond asking for copies to be made of Franklin's letters, which he offers to transmit to Lowell. (4)