Letter and note from Benjamin Franklin to John Canton Letter dated Augt. 13. - 71 ' I have just received the enclos'd from Dr Priestley. And as it contains an Acct. of a new Discovery of his , which is very curious, and, if it holds, will open a new Field of Knowledge, I send it to you immediately. Please to communicate it to Dr Price when he returns. I am just about taking a Trip for a few Weeks to ireland. I hope I shall find you well at my Return. I am, with great Esteem, Dear Sir, Your most obedient humble Servant B Franklin ' Second note pasted underneath; ' Mr Franklin's Compliments to Mr Canton and acquaints him that Business prevents his having the Pleasure of Visiting Mr Canton this Afternoon as intended - Mr Collinson too is out of Town who was to have accompanied Mr F. and will do so some Day next Week. ' 15 August 1771