Bordeaux. His arrival after a fatiguing passage of forty-two days; sends by Captain Richard Palmer a copy of his instructions and signals; desires to know his further destination; busy getting the ship in readiness for sea; captured the ship Marthy from London bound for New York; has only one lieutenant at present; deisres advice as to appointing others.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

St. Malo. Enclosing a letter from one John Johnstone said to be an American but has the misfortune to make one of the crew on board an English cutter, detained for twelve weeks in the harbor; begs to be informed if he is really an American.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Lausanne. Plan of several Swiss gentlemen to raise a regiment of 1,500 infantry to serve in America. Suggests their being raised in the name of France, the States' new ally; secrecy to be observed; puts himself in Franklin's hands on condition that he is assured a suitable rank in the forthcoming levy. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

La Rochelle. His joy at the alliance between the United Provinces and France; his knowledge of the theory of commerce; his familiarity with languages; desires to form an establishment at La Rochelle for the instruction of young men in the knowledge of commerce; wishes Franklin to become the patron of the establishment and to recommend it. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Chaillot. Expressing great anger and indignation at being kept in ignorance of M. Gérard's mission to America and also of Mr. Deane's departure.

General physical description: L.S. 4p.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 257, Note).

The Hague. Extracts from foreign letters; war with Austria inevitable; France endeavoring indirectly to keep peace between Russia and the Porte. Rumored withdrawal of Lord Stormont from the French Court. General opinion in Rotterdam that England will be forced to recognize the independence of the Colonies. Desirability of a commercial treaty between Holland and America. Recent agitation in Holland over the augmenting of their land forces; attitude of M. de Berkenro[o]de, Dutch Minister to France. Conversation held with M. Van Berkel; assurances of Holland's perfect neutrality; urges the wisdom of profiting by the friendship and commerce of the United States. Advises their writing an official letter to the Grand Pensionnaire announcing the treaty of the United States with France and stating America's friendly attitude towards Holland. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 5p.

Annapolis. Notifying him of the appointment of Joshua Johnson as agent for Maryland in soliciting military stores.

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Chaillot. Information received from M. Grand that Mr. Williams continues drawing on the public funds, though he has received no orders to answer his drafts; has not been consulted in this matter, but considers it an irregularity.

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Introducing Mr. Ebenezer Platt, whose sufferings in the cause of America are known to Franklin; lately released from prison and married to a daughter of Mrs. Wright; their only mode of returning to America is through France.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Bayonne. Proposes to supply three or four hundred barrels of wine and a quantity of brandy for consumption in the United States, in exchange for leaf tobacco from Virginia. Offers to act as Consular agent for the United States. (In French.)

Bordeaux. Arrival at Bordeaux of John Adams, Esq., who sets off at once for Paris. News of various vessels. Desirability of France announcing a fixed time when a convoy will attend the ships destined for North America.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Dunkirk. Acknowledging his letter of the 8th of February, enclosing two letters of recommendation for the captain of his frigate, La Comtesse de Brionne; she sailed for America on the 2d inst., well armed and richly loaded. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Paris. Compelled again to request the explanation so often promised him; also the reasons in writing why the alterations in the treaty of commerce were not to be communicated to him.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

The Ranger, Cameret. Is now perfectly ready to proceed with the Fortunée of thirty-eight guns and the tender sent by Comte d'Orvilliers; deeply concerned at the time lost; will make the better use of that to come. Concerning the large frigate built for America at Amsterdam; hopes to find her ready to his return. Saluted the French flag at Brest with thirteen guns and received in return two guns less; possible reasons for this.

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Lure. Has charge of glass works at Champagney; his experience and knowledge of the manufacture of glass; desires to establish glass-works in America; lays this project in detail before Franklin and asks his advice; his reasons for wishing to take this step. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.

Reminds him of his promise to bring Mr. Adams to dine at his house and requests Franklin to return him the Spanish grammar and Gibbons's History of Rome. (In French.)

General physical description: A.N. in 3d P. 1p.

Paris. Asking for assistance to enable him to return to his family in Canada. (In French.)

Chaillot. Not knowing anything of the transactions referred to him, cannot judge whether it is fit to discharge the enclosed accounts.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Alicante. Has been established in the above port of Spain twelve months and has acquired business and consequence. Afraid if Spain declares war against England, he will be treated as a British subject; begs Franklin to send him a certificate of his identity as an American; encloses a paper to prove his nationality; refers to Mr. Thomas Morris for particulars.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Nantes. Introducing Mr. Hawkins of Carolina.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Bordeaux. Concerning repairs, etc., on the ship Boston; Captain Tucker's action in not reporting the arrival to the Admiralty Board; his salute to the Castle not returned, no instructions having been received from the Board of War on that head. English fleet still lying between Capes Ortegal and Finisterre. The Spanish fleet expected shortly from Cuba.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Amsterdam. Reasons for sending his second volume of the History of England before the first one, which will follow later together with the first two volumes of his Translation of the History of Denmark. Congratulates him on his new diginity. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Advises transferring M. Boux, who does nothing at Nantes although in the States' service, to Amsterdam where he would be more useful in forwarding the construction of the "Indian." On their apprehension of fire being set to this ship, he has written to have four men put on board to watch her night and day; if this precaution is not sufficent, advises getting her insured against fire which would cost about two thousand florins. Prudence seems to require this sacrifice. Asks his approbation on this head.

Fougeres. Concerning the hard case of his brother, M. de Martigny, who followed M. du Coudray to America, in hopes of aiding in the defense of liberty; his subsequent disappointment and return to France; expenses incurred; begs Franklin to obtain from M. de Sartine the settlements of his brother's just demands. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Bordeaux. On the strength of Mr. Hancock's letter to Franklin in favor of Mr. Cooper, will advance that young gentleman the necessaries he stands in need of.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Paris. When he will make certain experiments in electricity; hopes Franklin will have sufficient leisure to attend. Successful treatment of certain sick people by means of the electric fluid. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Bordeaux. Enclosing certain letters to be forwarded to their respective owners; the letter of recommendation from the Hon. John Hancock, Esq., he sends unsealed.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

The Hague. Extracts from German letters; warlike preparations throughout the country. Account of a considerable quantity of cannon and arms for sale. Further suggestions for their official letter to the Grand Pensionnaire; desirability of crushing the English party in Holland. Intrigues in Dutch politics. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L. 4P.

Requesting Franklin to be at his house at 2 o'clock for dinner, as Prince de Aingry will be there. (In French.)

General physical description: A.N. in 3d P. 1P.

The meeting is for the following day. If Franklin can attend he will go also. (In French.)

Aix. Their arrival at Aix, Begs Franklin to make his adicus to certain friends at Paris, which he failed to do from lack of time. Thanking him for the friendship and confidence he has honored him with and for the honorable testimony he has given him to Congress. Wishing him all happiness and prosperity.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Hale's Franklin in France, I, 230.

St. Malo. Congratulations on their glorious transactions with the French Ministry. An English frigate seen lately in their neighborhood. Enclosing a letter from Mr. J. D. Schweighauser in which he seems to have been appointed to represent the American agent in Brittany; desires to know if that letter is comfortable to their orders.  [Copy of M. Schweighauser's letter in French, enclosed.]

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Chateauneuf. His experience as surgeon on his Majesty's ships; desires to be of service to the American people; proposes certain conditions under which he is willing to practice medicine in the Colonies. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

His delay in answering Franklin's favor of February 21st due to the mislaying of General Roberdeau's letter; sends it now. Congratulations on the success of his endeavors for his country.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. Reminding Franklin of his engagement to dine with him; if Mr. Adams, the new Commissioner has arrived, desires his company also. (In French.)

General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.

Nantes. Introducing Mr. George Readhead, of South Carolina, and Mr. Craig, of Philadelphia.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Nantes. Concerning the unfortunate condition of Captain Collas, the husband of Jenny Mecom, now a prisoner in England. His late indisposition; expects to set out for Paris shortly.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Nantes. Requesting them to apply to the French Court for a convoy off the coast sufficient to protect the American vessels.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Frankfurt-sur-le-Maine. The Presence of any one on their part at Berlin will not be of any use. The Vienna scheme will be prosecuted; England will not declare war until Burgoyne and his troops are got safe, lest they should be intercepted. Proposes a plan to send La Motte Picquet with certain ships to be joined at Boston by others, the whole to proceed immediately to Halifax which must fall into their hands with all the naval stores.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Boston. Encloses gazettes to date. Cannot risk other packages.

General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.

Nantes. Begging his favorable attention to the request of the American captains for a convoy off the French coast. Constant applications for wages and prize-money, by Frenchmen who served on board the Lexington. Mr. M[orris] sold what was brought in here and the money is the Lord knows where. Wishes the Commissioners had given up what was carried to their credit and taken the loss of Mr. M[orris]'s conduct on themselves, it would have saved an infinity of credit which the service has suffered. Question of Mr. William Lee having given his appointment to Mr. Schweighauser; reasons why he resents this; action he has taken in the matter.

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Girca. "The horse and his master." Song composed for and sung at the entertainment given to Franklin and his friends by M. Brillon.

General physical description: Verses. 3p.

Marseilles. Wishes to settle in America. Inquires as to what assistance he might hope for. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2 p.

Cadiz. England has altered her Mediterranean passports, so that the ones they had before the war rendered useless. Plan of a certain merchant to enter into peace negotiations with the Emperor of Morocco; he has written Franklin more particularly on this subject; it will all tend to the prosperity and happiness of America. Captain Cunningham still at Cadiz. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.

Paris. Asking for the letters of recommendation he promised to M. Mereau de Mannevan, who has left for Amsterdam. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Brest. Offering to supply anything needed in the way of arms; sends list of the various kinds made in his manufactory. (In French.)

Josselin. Concerning his paper, "A Challenge to Lord Suffolk," and other similar reflections and explanations; his desire to enter the American service under certain conditions. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 8p.

Clermont-Ferrand. Begging for information of one of his relatives, named le Chevalier de Pontgibaut, who left Nantes on October 11th to pass into the service of America with letter to M. de Lafayette and to General Conway; his father's anxiety at receiving no news of him. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Termonde. Has served in the French navy as captain of various vessels; desires to pass into the service of the Colonies; his knowledge of navigation and acquaintance with several languages; certificates he can furnish. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Paris. A note enclosing the letter from Wyss. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Introducing Mr. D'Aguiton, of Geneva; he has an affair of merchandise to settle with a Mr. Heywood, of Paris; announcing the death of Mr. Falconer.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Paris. Has heard that Mr. Adams arrived a few days ago. Asks Franklin to let him know the good news he brought. Thinks he must have brought Franklin's credentials. (In French.)

Nantes. Considerable commerce between France and America; need of an interpreter at Nantes to assist the French and American captains in their business relations; offers himself for the position and begs Franklin to obtain it for him from the French Admiral. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Partenay. His enthusiasm for the American cause; desires to serve in the army of the republic. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Dunkirk. Has just learned that Mr. Deane has left Paris; desires orders as to the providing for American prisoners and seamen who may, in future, arrive at Dunkrik. Congratulating Mr. Adams on his safe arrival in France.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Hamburg. Offers his services to the Republic in case the Commissioners see fit to establish an agency at Hamburg; advantages resulting from such an office; should this idea meet with their approval, has a plan for the establishment of an American depot at Hamburg. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Paris. Desires a personal interview; begs him to name the day and hour. (In French.)

General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.

Damvillers. Desiring to know Franklin's remedy for dropsy, which he has read about in the newspapers; one of his parishoners has been a sufferer from the disease for twenty-eight years. In exchange for this important service, will bestow on Franklin the title of benefactor. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Bordeaux. Captain Tucker almost ready to sail. Present unsettled state creates great stagnation in trade; many opulent merchants whose operations are suspended until war is declared or peace established.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Cadiz. Concerning peace between United States and Emperor of Morocco. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. Hopes that Messrs. Franklin have not forgotten their engagement to dine with them. (In French.)

General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.

Bordeaux. Is a geographical engineer in the above city; if, by these means he can render himself useful to the States, offers Franklin his services. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. Sends a memoir, forwarded to him by an American captain; desires to know if the Minister of Marine will grant the demands in the aforesaid memoir; advantages to be gained from such concessions, such as the greater safety to their vessels, etc. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Paris. As recommended by him, he wrote to Mr. Jonathan Williams at Nantes for information as to certain American articles which he had a clear channel of introducing into England; will proceed on his return journey the following night.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Returns copy of Resolution of Congress given him by Franklin, in mistake. Asks for copy of Resolution with reference to reports of a settlement with England. If Mr. Adams will send him his letter for Marquis de Castries he will immediately hand it to the latter. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Bienne. Desires news of the safe arrival of certain important letters. Trusts the treaty between France and America does not preclude Great Britain forever from proper connection with the States. Suggests an alliance between the thirteen Cantons and the thirteen United States. His plan for eliminating poverty in the United States.

General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.

Nantes. The Duchesse de Grammont set sail on the 7th inst. Question of paying wages to a French sailor who escaped from prison after being taken in the Lexington.

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Paris. Invitations to meetings of Charity Association for the assistance of poor prisoners and for the liberation of prisoners in debt for the care of their infants.

General physical description: Printed N. 1p.

Angouleme. His plan of establishing a manufactory of maps in America; the means to be employed in its formation and the advantages to accrue to the Colonies from such an establishment. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.

Paris. Begging Franklin to forward the enclosed letter to his son in America; Mlle. Basseporte joins with him in imploring Franklin's favor for this only child. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Cherbourg. Concerning John Burnell, captain of the privateer Montgomery, now in prison at Plymouth. Failure on the part of M. Dulonprey to answer his demands for the money due to Burnell; applies to Franklin for assistance. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Lyons. Begs Franklin to procure him a position as secretary. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. Inviting Dr. Franklin to come to see them and take tea. Mme, de Vaudois's illness has prevented them from going to see him. (In French.)

Paris. Dr. Franklin's neighbors have not seen him for a long time. Ask him to come and take tea with them. (In French.)

Falmouth. Announcing his safe arrival and his immediate departure for Congress. No intelligence received as yet of the Continental fleet which left France in February. The spirits of the people very high; makes us doubt that the good news which he bears will give the greatest satisfaction. Report of the taking of Quebec, though it is not confirmed.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Colmar. Has not the honor of being known to Franklin, but M. Voltaire, the genius of France, is an old friend of his father and M. Gérard knows his family well; desires to enter the American army. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Paris. Asking positions in the American army for two excellent officers (Messrs. de Gueyssac); their reasons for quitting France well known. Quotation from Sir John Pringle's letter. (In French.)

Le Roy read the extract of the letters of the officers aloud and gave it back to Franklin. The letters are not in his pockets. Certain Franklin has them.

Yorktown. Notice of the authorization of William Bingham to draw bills of exchange upon the Commissioners. (In triplicate.) See also: XLVIII, 174.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Wharton's Diplom. Corres. of the Amer. Rev., II, 553.

Yorktown. Notice of the authorization of William Bingham to draw bills of exchange upon the Commissioners. (In triplicate.) See also: XLVIII, 173.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Wharton's Diplom. Corres. of the Amer. Rev., II, 553.

Vesoul. Describing an invention of his for writing secret despatches on cotton cloth where it is invisible until made to appear by the use of certain chemicals; desires to make a present of this discovery to America. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 6p.

With reference to a secret for writing ink on linen and effacing the writing at will. (In French.)

General physical description: N. 1p.

Paris. Asks Franklin's interest and patronage on behalf of M. Somers, the son of a rich merchant of Lille who wishes to send some goods into America. Prevented from seeing Franklin for some time, owing to illness; is about to leave for the Chateau de Marly where he and Mme. de Sarsfield unite in hoping Franklin will visit them. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Mende. An ode to Franklin; compares him to Solon; the glorious treaty which he arranged with France. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

York, [Pennsylvania]. Resolve of Congress, authorizing William Bingham, agent of the United States at Martinique, to draw on the Commissioners for certain sums. An uncommon fatality has attended their despatches; anxious for news. Signed: James Lovell

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Paris. His wife and two children in great distress; applies to Franklin for help; knows eight languages; is versed in art, music and commerce; desires Franklin to procure him some position either in America or Europe. (In Latin.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Marseilles. Is a British subject and an ex-officer in the English army. Wishes to be allowed to remain in France with his family. Offers to act as Consul for the United States at Nantes or Bordeaux.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

L'Orient. Begging them to procure the enlargement of one, James Wiggins, sailor, a native of America and now detained on board the Hawk, a privateer belonging to London.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Karlsruhe. Asking Franklin's advice about the placing of a lightning conductor which the Margrave of Baden desires to put on his chateau. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. Again requests the information he desired.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Nantes. Questions of repairing arms and shipping them to America. Congratulating Mr. Adams on his safe arrival.

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Denies having given copies to anyone of the two letters of February 1st and 12th, yet has been reproached for these copies by Lord Shelburne. Regrets that spirit of revenge which appears in a brave people who have vindicated their liberties, and which belongs rather to cowards. Independence as great a novelty as taxation without representation; the only wise business is peace-making.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. Concerning his invention of a military stretcher. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Paris. Asking that the papers may be sent by bearer.

General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.

Tournay. Imploring an answer to the poem and letter delivered to Franklin two months before; begs him to forgive the wildness of his thoughts and the disorder of his style, owing to his detention for a very small debt. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. Requesting Franklin to obtain for him a certificate of the death of his brother in America. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Cape Francois. Appointed by the Governor and Council of Virginia their agent at Cape François; begs Franklin to use his influence to procure him an exemption from certain French laws which cripple his trade and most infallibly destroy his credit. In duplicate. See also: IX, 62.

General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.

Cape Francois. Appointed by the Governor and Council of Virginia their agent at Cape François; begs Franklin to use his influence to procure him an exemption from certain French laws which cripple his trade and most infallibly destroy his credit. In duplicate. See also: IX, 61.

Provenance: A.L.S. 4p.

Paris. Regrets that the only day Franklin has to dispose of is the day his family leaves for one of their estates in the country. (In French.)

General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.

Nordhausen. His earnest desire to go to America, preach the gospel and instruct the youth of that country in Latin, Hebrew, Greek, German, Geography and Economics. (In Latin.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. Recommending Mr. Martin Savage who has estranged his relations by his attachment to the American cause; he desires a letter of recommendation to any captain in the American service, that he may obtain employment in the navy.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Angouleme. Sending a memoir with a request to lay it before the illustrious Congress of the United States. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Proposes to plant and grow vines in South Carolina for making wine. (In French.)

General physical description: Mem. S. 3p.

St. Martin de Re. Concerning eight French officers who desired him to procure them a passage to America; wishes to be honored with Franklin's commands in case like affairs happen regarding the Continental business.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Dunkirk. Apply for the United States Consulship at Dunkerque for M. Gamba. Advise Franklin of a shipment of forty bottles of rum for him. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Brest. The Arrival of the Lord Chatham, a prize taken by Captain Jones of the Ranger; her cargo; desires orders as to her disposition. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. He tells of his offer to go Canada with three or four hundred men; of his literary efforts and Voltaire's criticism of them; asks to enter the American service. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.

Sending a memoir to Franklin and asking him to interest himself in the matter. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Bordeaux. Has found Mr. B. the warm friend to England he expected but thinks his conduct has been exaggerated; he leaves for England shortly. Is sorrounded, unfortunately, by English people and enemies to the good cause. Private opinions on the present outlook. Many neutral vessels are carrying on the trade. Report of Court d'Estaing's squadron having sailed for America.

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Inviting Franklin to dine with them. (In French.)

Accepts Franklin's proposal. Requests him to advise his grandson, Mr. Lee and Mr. Adams to that effect. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Amsterdam. The model for their offical letter to the Grand Pensionnaire perfect. Refusal of the Comité d'Hollande to augment the number of troops. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Asks for news of M. de Fleury, one of the French officers in America; his parents anxious concerning him. Her invalid much better; his hope to visit Mme. de Chaumont in June; will have many infidelities to pardon when she sees Franklin in November. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Amsterdam. Failure to receive the letters of recommendation promised him by Franklin; hopes held out to him by M. l'Abbé le Clere and M. le Vicomte de Flavigny. His reasons for wishing to go to America, and also those of his friend M. Pallard, who awaits his letters of introduction. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Paris. M. Dubourg having finished the translation of his (Melmoth's) pamphlet, sends the original back with a request that it be despatched amongst the next parcels for America.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

M. Mérault de Monneron and M. Pallard are on the eve of departing for America and only wait for his letters of recommedation that they may not be looked upon as adventues. (In French.)

General physical description: L. 1p.

[London]. Political and moral reflections.

Brest. Concerning the prize-ship, Lord Chatham, and the proper steps for him to take in the matter. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Caudebec. Desires some employment in the present war. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Amsterdam. Favorable disposition shown towards the loan the United States desires to negotiate; other money matters. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Florence. Applying for the post of Consul for the United States at Florence and Leghorn.

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

Brest. His brother, having entered the service of the Colonies, was taken prisoner in November and carried to Fort St. Augustine; begs Franklin to procure his exchange as soon as possible. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Versailles. Sending Franklin the paper containing the letter to the King.

Paris. Astonished to find himself so often obliged to ask for those assurances that would justify Franklin's conduct to him; the cautious manner in which the departure of Mr. Deane and Mr. Gérard was concealed from those who had a right to know of it. Begs Franklin not to amuse him with further promises or excuses, but either give him the explanation or refuse it outright.

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Paris. Acknowledging the gracious reception Franklin wished to tender herself and her husband; desires to know if he can see her on a certain day and hour. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Barcelona. Offering his services as Consul for the United States at Barcelona and in Majorca.

General physical description: L.S. 4p.

Termonde. Concerning a plan which would be of great service to the Colonies. His desire to enter the service. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Sunday morning. Cannot dine with Franklin at Mme. Dutartre's house on Tuesday. (In French.)

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Zwolle. His delight at the surrender of Burgoyne and the treaty between France and America. Concerning a memoir he wrote against the demand of the King of England on the subject of the Scottish brigade in the service of the Netherlands; opposition this met with Translated the observations and additional observations of Dr. Price and added to it a preface of his own. His views on the credit of America as contrasted with that of England; proposals Congress might make to induce his compatriots to transfer their funds from England to America. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.

Bordeaux. Offering his services in the affairs of M. Lemaire who left for Virginia charged with a particular mission. Delighted to have found this occasion to prove his interest in the United States of America. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Agen. Writes as agent for the royal tannery to solicit orders for shoes for the troops. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. Concerning a quantity of pit-coal with which he desires to furnish Franklin for the service of the Colonies. Begging his protection for le Sieur Broche Descombes who desires to enter the American service with the rank of Major; has everything in his favor; twenty-three years old and simply covered with wounds. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Mans. Has a slight knowledge of surgery and experimental physics; desires Franklin to procure him a lodging in Paris and the means to pursure the study of these sciences; will repay him in time; desires later to settle in America under Franklin's protection. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Decision of the Director-General allows the forty bottles of tafia to come in free of duty, as it is a remedy; desires to know at what port it will arrive. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. Asking Franklin, his grandson and Mr. Adams to dine with the Comte de Maillebois before the meeting of the Academy. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Landerneau. Desiring the position of Consul at Brest.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

L'Orient. Has jut received an account of the arrival, at Brest of the prizeship Lord Chatham, loaded with beer and iron, taken by the Ranger.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Paris. Sending a letter from his friend Hutton. Desires to know whether he may call and pay his respects before he leaves the country.

General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.

The Hague. Measures taken to insure the publication of their official letter as soon as it is presented. Need of convincing the public that Congress will not make peace with England except as an equal. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Gotha. Wishes loan of 100 Louis d'Ors.

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Other Descriptive Information: (See LIX, 68.)

Paris. Begs the favor of the pass, his Excellency was so kind as to promise.

General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.

London. Has discovered a method of making and refining common salt and using it to preserve flesh and fish; offers to instruct any person in this method, whom Franklin may name, for the small premium of two thousand guineas.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Illness of Lord Chatham; afraid the great man is dying; quotes all he can recollect in Lord Chatham's short speech of the 7th of April on the subject of independence and the attitude of France. Inaccuracies of the debate-writers for the newspapers. Reply of the Duke of Richmond rather commonplace. Lord Chatham carried out the house in a swoon. Abstract of Lord Shelburne's prodigious speech of April 8th. Irish bills will not pass. Hears Mr. Hartley is the twentieth ambassador Franklin has had. If Lord Chatham had remained well, a change of ministers might have been looked for. Concerning the protection of certain property belonging to his family. Expected publication of a correspondence between Dr. P[ringlel]y and Dr. P[riestl]y upon the latter's metaphysical writings.

General physical description: A.L. 15p.

Nantes. Supplies received from Holland; anchors imported form Spain; question of ships to transfer the goods to America.

General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.

Nantes. Question of the prize-money. Defends himself against the accusation of showing Franklin's letters.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Enclosing two packets; begs Franklin to forward them to America and by each conveyance to recommend his case favorably to Congress or to some of Franklin's friends.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Paris. Writes on behalf of two young persons who desire to pursure their trades in America; they are too poor to pay the required passage money; begs Franklin to procure their passage for them. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Paris. Giving an account of the dreadful fire which broke out in Charlestown on the morning of January 15th; the loss is three millions of dollars. Concerning the possibility of obtainting relief from France either by application to the Government or by private subscription.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

New Orleans. Has been appointed agent for the United States; informing Franklin of various prizes taken by Captain James Willing and Lieutenant McIntyre; desires news from Franklin's part of the world; direction for sending him letters.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Bordeaux. Sorry he cannot follow their orders of the 26th inst.; cannot get the ship to sea in less than eighteen days. Has received their recommendation of Mr. Livingston; he will proceed as second lieutenant.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Moscow. Begging for news of the Chevalier La Coste de Mezière, who quitted the service of Russia eighteen months before; hears that he saw Franklin in Paris and entered the service of America; his family most anxious about him; begs for news of his whereabouts. (In French.)  [A. E. by Franklin.] Knows nothing of M. Mezière; America is a large place; he might have arrived there without his having heard of it.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Sending him a second invitation to their Assembly [Rendez-vous de la Republique des Lettres et des Arts], and urging him to come. For invitation, see: LXXVII, 38. In French.

Printed invitation to the Assembly, Rendez-vous de la Republique des Lettres et des Arts. In French. Probably enclosed with Pahin de La Blancherie to Franklin, [1778 April 30], XL, 168

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York, [Pennsylvania]. Perplexed what steps to take as regards foreign affairs, not having received any despatches since May; aware that the cause for this delay was the loss of Captain Johnston and Captain Wickes and the robbing of John Folgier; advise triplicate despatches. Their anxiety to know the truth before they receive any proposals from Britain in consequence of the scheme in Lord North's speech. The necessity of their currency being supported in due credit, after which they can bid defiance to Britain and all her German hirelings. Signed: James Lovell (In duplicate.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Saint Foy-la-Grande. Reminds Franklin of a half promise to give her the address of a compatriot in America to whom she could sent her wines to sell on commission. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Desiring to know if he has sent his account for the four thousand sabres to Messrs. Franklin, Deane and Lee, and when he may expect payment. (In French.)

Manheim. Introducing Dr. Rigger; he visits Europe with a view of improving himself in the profession of medicine. Sally and the children well.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Friday. Inviting Franklin to dine at his brother's house to meet an Ambassador who desires to see him. Mr. Adams and Franklin's grandson, are also invited. (In French.)

General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.

Dunkirk. Protests against being detained with his vessel in French waters.

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

L'Orient. Forsees future trouble from the restrictions Captain Jones has laid the Intendants of Brest under respecting prize-brig Lord Chatham; thinks Franklin may adopt a wiser plan.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Versailles. Sends him some fine rice and bean seed which he brought from the Cape of Good Hope and the coast of Malabar; how to sow these seeds and cultivate the plants. How rice and coffee are prepared for consumption. Deplores the dangerous custom of giving wine and alcoholic drinks to the crew during a battle. Found a refreshing and stimulating drink whilst serving in the French Colonies in India; describes how it is made. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 9p.

Paris. Begging him to lend a favorable ear to the proposals of M. Jolly de la Tour. Hopes Franklin will be satisfied with his treatment of Mr. Platt. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Bordeaux. News of the expected arrival of letters and packets for the Commissioners.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. His affairs with women were his only fault, as he is becoming grayhaired he can no longer be reproached with this fault; offers his services again and would like ta decided answer; would send Franklin copies of his works but he has none worthy of him and he is too poor to get any more. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Paris. Introducing his nephew, who desires to pass into the service of America; will gladly pay his expenses as far as L'Orient from which port he hears the ship La Jeunesse is about to sail. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Barcelona. His interest in the Colonies and his best wishes for their success. Applies for the position of Consul-General in the province of Catalonia; his knowledge of various languages and his general fitness for the position; refers him to Mr. Grand for his connections and reputation.

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

St. Quentin. Offering his services as clerk or secretary. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

La Fere. Has heard that Franklin intends visiting the Royal School of Artillery established at La Fère; begs him to accept her hospitality; her maternal grandmother was a Franklin of Ireland, therefore hopes she can claim relationship.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Bar-sur-Seine. Deploring the fate of Philadelphia in the hands of the English. Complimentary verses to Dr. Franklin. A Poem. In French.

General physical description: 2p.

Paris. Announcing the postponement of his visit to Chaillot upon the occasion of Mr. Macaulay's translation. Begs for news.

General physical description: A.L. in 3d P. 1p.

Paris. Introducing a young man who is determined to go to America; asks for him a letter of recommendation; besides his training in architecture he thoroughly understands fortifications. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Charleville. Asking him to refund a certain sum of money which he lent to Lieutenant Selin for his journey to Passy three years before. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Grenoble. Asking that he might be given the management of a printing house in the name and at the expense of the Colonies. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Rodez. Request to enter the American army. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Monday. Recommending a friend, M. Hennet, who had furnished some supplies of arms for Congress and who wishes to offer his services to some gentlemen from Virginia. (In French).

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Cherbourg. Having aided several Americans in a pecuniary way, desires Franklin's authority to assist other American officers who may come to Cherbourg; will follow orders implicitly and will furnish an account of the different events relative to the ships of the American Colonies. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Paris. His brother, aged eighteen years, is very desirous of passing into the service of America; wishes to know what means must be employed; can procure him letters to the Marquis de la Fayette. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

St. Malo. Enclosing a letter from the commanding officer of his ship, Le Prudent, which was not only seized, but plundered, by an American Privateer called the Lion, and then conducted to Martinique; desires Franklin to give the necessary orders on the subject. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Munich. Requesting a passport to go to the United States. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 4p.

Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Franklin's kindness having enabled him to be useful to America, desires to send him the copy of the resolution with which Congress has honored him. The army celebrating the conclusion of the treaty of alliance between France and America; the noise of artillery and cheering will not make the enemy dance at Philadelphia. (In French.) Enclosure. Resolve of Congress, bestowing a brevet of lieutenant-colonel of artillery on the Chevalier Duplessis, as a reward for his services and an encouragement to his merit. 1p.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p. 1p.

L'Orient. Arrival of the schooner Milford, Captain Blackwell, from Rappahannock river in Virginia, bringing news that the new levies were completed and that they were to march in a few days to General Washington's camp, about sixteen miles from Philadelphia; the people in good spirits and the army pretty well clothed; all ports blocked by English frigates.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Munich. Certificate testifying to the ability of M. Grünberger as a professor and civil engineer. (In French.)

General physical description: D.S. 1p.

Brest. Arrived in port with the ship Lord Chatham; what steps have been taken; if the vessel is to be sold would be glad of Franklin's orders.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p

Boston. Safe arrival at Boston after a rough passage of fifty-one days, also the arrival of Captain Nicholson at Portsmouth and Mr. Deane at Plymouth.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Lisbon. Account of the foundering of an American ship, named Heart of Oak, off the costs of Portugal; aid he has given to the officers and sailors who were saved from the wreck; will procure them a passage to America or France; tells this to Franklin to prove his friendship for America and his willingness to render greater services if it is in his power. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Bordeaux. Sailed from Virginia, April 14, 1777, as commander of the ship Mercer; his crew rose against him on the 4th of May and carried the vessel into Whitehaven, whence his escape and final arrival at Bordeaux. Begging to know if they have any employment for him.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Asking them to name a day on which they will do her the honor of dining at her house. (In French.)

Resolution empowering the Commissioners to withdraw the eleventh and twelfth articles in the Treaty of Amity and Commerce. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. In duplicate (see also: LXXV, 57).

General physical description: D. S. 1p.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Journals of Congress, Phila. [1779], IV, 258.

Resolution empowering the Commissioners to withdraw the eleventh and twelfth articles in the Treaty of Amity and Commerce. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. In duplicate (see also: LXXV, 56).

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Journals of Congress, Phila. [1779], IV, 258.

Nantes. Assistance rendered Captain Cumstock, who lately escaped from prison; both he and Mr. Chandler in want. Prize sent into Brest by the Ranger, Captain Jones. Desires an apartment near Franklin's taken for him at Passy.

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Marseilles. Desires to serve under the American generals; sends a memoir in which his military services and his request are both set forth. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Asks for a commission of lieutenant-colonel in the army. (In French.)

Paris. Recommending le Sieur Despret who has been employed in the management of the vessels now being built by his house.  (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Versailles. Sending the enclosed, which have just arrived from London.

General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.

Paris. Proposal to sell a type-founding plant to the United States. (In French.)

General physical description: Mem. 2p.

Asks Franklin's opinion of the dedicatory preface to the Thirteen United States of the "Tableau de l'Histoire de Hollande." Inquires also if Franklin wishes to be appointed a member of the Commission to be named by the Academy to report on a project for keeping in communication with all the learned men of Europe. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L. 3p.

Bordeaux. Had the honor of calling on Franklin in Philadelphia and following with Mr. Roger his experiments in electricity; takes for granted Franklin's knowledge of mathematics; asks his advice therefore on the works enclosed. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Rotterdam. Desiring an answer upon the affair of the English bibles which Franklin designed to have printed in Holland; begs for authentic news from America as the news in the English Gazette is nearly all false. Congratulates him on the happy change in the affairs of America. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. Desires to send him a memoir, showing the advantages to accrue to America from the acquisition of a foundry. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Paris. Enclosing a letter from an old friend of his in Barcelona; if Franklin desires an interview relative to this friend's affairs, will wait on him at any appointed time. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Recommending Tessier. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Boston. Received the good news of their alliance with France. Opinion in America of Lord North's policy; extreme measures advocated against Great Britain. Thanking him for his kindness to Jonathan. Arrival of Mr. Holker in fine health and spirits. Everybody pleased with the enclosed Resolve of Congress. News of his family and friends.

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Paris. Address to Dr. Franklin on his mission to France. A. poem. (In French.)

General physical description: 4p.

Brest. Announcing the arrival of John Paul Jones, with an English man-of-war, taken after a bloody fight. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Brest. Narrating in detail his conduct from the time Captain Jones put him in charge of the English man-of war, Drake, to his arrival in Brest, a prisoner, placed under arrest by Captain Jones for a breach of his orders; denies having disobeyed him; begs for a fair trial, if possible, in America; can never serve his country under the command of Captain Jones. (Copy.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.

Brest. Account of his conduct which led Commodore Jones to suspend and put him under arrest. Requests a fair and open trial and if his trial cannot be brought on in Brest that they will order him to be sent immediately to America to take his trial there. Refers to a letter written to them by John Langdon, of Portsmouth, for his character.

General physical description: A.L.S. 5p.

Paris. Begging Messrs. Franklin and Lee to dine with her on Saturday. (In French.)

General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.

Bordeaux. Enclosing two letters that have arrived for Franklin.

General physical description: L .S. 1p.

Nantes. Offering to procure a passage to Virginia for a Member of Congress who he hears desires to return to his country by the first opportunity; begs Franklin to speak to the Minister in order to hasten the sailing of the vessel.

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

The Ranger, Brest. Announcing his arrival with the British ship of war, Drake, the English colors inverted under the Amercian stars; has brought in nearly two hundred prisoners; advises their exchange or their being sent back to America on the Drake; has suspended and confined Lieutenant Simpson for disobedience of orders.

General physical description: L. 3p.

Suresnes. Inviting Franklin, his grandson, and Mr. Adams to dine with them at Suresnes. (In French.)

General physical description: A. L. in 3d P. 1p.

Belle Ile. A young French officers desires to enter the service of the Colonies; has all the talents of a brave officer. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. A multitude of occupations has prevented his testifying his gratitude to Franklin; will make amends at his first leisure moment. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Forbidding the American Commissioners to recommend foreign officers for the navy of the United States. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. In duplicate. See also: LXXV, 60

General physical description: D.S. 1p.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Journals of Congress, Phila. [1779], IV, 276.

Forbidding the American Commissioners to recommend foreign officers for the navy of the United States. Signed: Cha[rle]s Thomson, Sec[retar]y. In duplicate. See also: LXXV, 59.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Journals of Congress, Phila. [1779], IV, 276.

Paris. Sets out for London the next day and offers to execute any commands Franklin may honor him with.

General physical description: L. 1p.

Paris. Petition for the release of Chevalier de Bazantin, a prisoner in the hands of the English at St. Augustine, Florida. (In French.)

General physical description: D. 3p.

Brancourt. Unable to support his family, consisting of a wife and five children, on the slender pittance he receives; in want of the very necessaries of life; begs assistance; refers him to various people for the truth of these assertions. In French. For a duplicate letter sent to Silas Deane, see: IX, 144.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. His admiration for Franklin; begs for a moment's audience. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Forbach. Her affection for him and her regrets that she will not see him till the following winter. The interest she has in his glory and success and the keen desire she for news of all which concerns him. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.

Is there any truth in the report thet General Washington is grown unpopular, that his arny deserts in great number and that the sufferings of the Americans are excessive? The Commissioners feel assured that the terms they are empowered to offer by the Conciliatory Bills, though much short of independence, will be accepted. Messages to Franklin from various friends; Mr. Curtis and Mr. Webb both broken and ruined.

General physical description: L. 2p.

Lacepede. With reference to Jean Jerome Seguin who wishes to obtain some employement in the United States. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Franconville. Believes he can be useful to the Colonies in his capacity as a lawyer. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. Desiring to know if Franklin received the letter he sent him from M. Tilebein, of Barcelona. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

L'Orient. Information of the arrival of Captain Jones with a prize of sixteen guns.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Strasbourg. The plan he addressed to M. de Sartine concerning the United Colonies. Desires Franklin to employ him either in America or in his own town. Proposals he has had to enter the service of England, all of which he has rejected. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Brest. Gallant action performed by Captain Jones; his intention to equip the Drake and send the prisoners in her to America; money needed to do this.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Desires to know immediately if Franklin has received a letter from Mr. Tillebein of Barcelona; would be flattered at receiving a brief audience. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Bordeaux. Arrival of the brig Peggy from North Carolina, laden with tobacco; Captain Tucker and himself making all expedition to get the Boston ready for sea. Jersey privateers seen hovering along the coast of Spain and, owing to that country's neutrality, even enter their ports. The Marquis D'Armando named as Spanish Ambassador for the Court of Great Britain; expected at Bordeaux the next day on his way to England.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Bordeaux. Concerning an offer made to Mr. Livingston of a vessel to be completely fitted out and armed, provided they will grant a commission; advance in rank this will give Mr. Livingston on his arrival in America.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Paris. Requesting Dr. Franklin to purchase land for them, near Philadelphia. (In French.)

General physical description: Mem. 2p.

Paris. Recommending M. de Masson; his knowledge of politics and familiarity with various language. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

The Hague. Has induced certain Dutch merchants, friends of his, to send a vessel directly to America. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Paris. While Franklin works for the happiness of men, he occupies himself with that of children; hopes his writings on the subject may merit Franklin's approbation. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Paris. Asking his protection for M. Douson, a surgeon of talent, who desires employment in the armies of the Americans. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. Asking for the loan of fifteen more guineas and promising to repay the entire debt in a short time; he and Mrs. Melmoth ready to start for England in a day or two; begs him to keep the fact a secret.  Franklin's answer enclosed. Inconvenience he experienced in favouring him with the fifty guineas; relies on his honor and punctuality for a speedy repayment; sorry to hear that his trip to England must be kent secret.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p. A. Dr. of L. 1p.

Mainz. Wishes to know if the General Arnold of whom he reads so often in the newspapers is his son, from whom he has not heard for some years; his name, birth-place and station, as the son of a butcher, tally exactly with his son's history. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Marseilles. Requesting the position of Consul at Marseilles. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Paris. M. le Comte de Maillebois desired to interest Franklin on behalf of their boarding-school for girls. For more information on the boarding school, see LXXVII, 87. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Paris. His wish to obtain from the Colonies timber, hemp, resin and tar for the supply of the Royal Marine. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

L'Orient. Account from Lisbon of the arrival of the Peace and Plenty, privateer fom Belfast, bringing in the brig Dolphin, Captain Turner, from Boston; Captain Turner destroyed the despatches from Congress.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

St. Augustine. Went to America in 1777 with a troop of Chasseurs; captured by the English and imprisoned at St. Augustine in Florida; cruel treatment; request for his release or exchange. (In French.)

Charlestown. Introducing Mr. Thomas Waites who goes to France on business for the common cause.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Boston. Enclosing a letter from Aunt Mecom to Franklin; account circulated of Franklin's life having been attempted and of his being left in a languishing condition; the real pleasure the news of his welfare gave his friends.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

L'Ecole Royale M[ilitai]r[e]. Reminding Franklin of the merchant at Brest who desired to become the representative of Congress at that port. Sends the enclosed note in favor of le Chevalier de Bazantin; sure that a recommendation from Franklin would do much towards procuring liberty to those unfortunate officers. Messages from Mme. la Douairière des Deuxponts. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.

Marseilles. Enclosing letters from M. de la Radière to his son in America. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Paris. Begging him to see that the enclosed letter from M. Holquart gets safely to its destination in America and begs him to say a few words in his favor to M. de Vergennes. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Ancien College de Bayeux. Charged by M. Le Roy to inform Franklin that the members of the Academy of Sciences have appointed him one of four commissioners; names the time of the meeting, which he hopes Franklin will honor with his presence. Sends him a translation of Volta on the inflammable air of swamps. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Captain Courter has been assisted on his journey to Congress. Captain Senneville has been received with every mark of attention. The improved outlook in America following the treaty with France. Signed: Sam[uel] Ph[ili]ps Savage, Pres[iden]t.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

York, Pennsylvania. Good condition of affairs in America. The low political methods of the English Court. The treaty with France. Signed: Richard Henry Lee, James Lovell.

General physical description: L.S. 5p.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Wharton's Diplom. Corres. of the Amer. Rev., II, 574.

Friday. Sends a letter (see IX, 167) which he has just received from M. Didelot, "Fermier-General," recommending M. Gellee who was about to depart for America. (In French.

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Calais. Offering his services for the position of Consul at Calais; refers him to M. Grand for further particulars.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Cadiz. Enclosing copies of two letters sent to the Governor of Cadiz, one relative to the English Consul claiming three sailors belonging to Captain Conyngham; the other concerning three American prisoners who swam ashore from an English frigate, but were retaken and probably suffered death for desertion. The number of prisoners who make their escape and arrive at Cadiz in the most destitute condition.

General physical description: A.L.S. 6p.

Acknowledging his favor of the 10th inst. Concerning passports to insure the safety of the sloop, Good Intent, which goes from London to Labrador with articles for the use of the Indians and missionaries. Does not even yet despair of peace.

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Charleston. Requesting his advice and assistance for Mr. Jos. Brown who is on a tour of Europe.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Paris. Has returned from Burgundy and desires to pay his respects to Franklin. (In French.)

General physical description: L. in 3d P. 1p.

York, [Pennsylvania]. Amount of tobacco lost in the attempt to send it to France; advantage of France opening the trade from her own ports. Reasons why Congress think it best to expunge Articles 11 and 12 from the treaty with France. Doubtful which to wonder at more, the folly of the English in making themselves so hated or their scandalous barbarity in the expression of their resentment. Concerning the contract which the Commercial Committee has signed with the agent of Mr. Beaumarchais. Signed: Richard Henry Lee and James Lovell.

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

Bordeaux. Reciting their services to the United States during the war, as merchants and shippers. Wish to obtain from the King an armed frigate to convoy their vessels to North America. Hope the Deputies from Congress will help them in their purpose. (In French.)

General physical description: L. 2p.

Brest. Testifying in favor of Lieutenant Simpson's conduct on board the Drake. Signed: Benj. Hill and twenty-four others.

General physical description: Mem. 3p.

Yorktown. Gives a detailed history of military affairs since the 11th of September, including the actions at Brandywine and Germantown and some minor expeditions; his final arrival n Yorktown; his publication of the Crisis No. 5 to General Howe; has begun No. 6 which he intends addressing to Lord North. Lord Howe's contemptible affair of December 4th; his report to Lord Germain, representing Washington's camp as a strongly fortified place, is absolutely false. Description of the camp at Valley Forge; thinks the fighting is nearly over; England has done her utmost. Desires to consult Franklin about the History of the American Revolution. News of the Commissioners having sailed from England. Message to William Temple Franklin.

General physical description: A.L. 14p.

Yorktown. Has sent him a long letter [IX, 173], but in case it should not come to hand, mentions certain of its contents.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Paris. Concerning the papers of his nephew Du Coudray. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

York, Pennsylvania. Concerning the contract between the house of Roderique, Hortalez and Co., and the Committee of Commerce; instructions on that head. The obstructions of the bays and harbors to the southward has prevented the intended shipping of tobacco. Congratulates them on the treaties. Signed: William Ellery, Richard Hutson, Thomas Adam.  (Copy.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Have the pleasure to accept their invitation for next Friday.

Has the honor to accept the invitation to dinner on Friday, the 22nd of the month. In French.

Chaillot. Enclosing certain important papers; they will make such alterations as they judge proper; dreadful consequences to be expected from the disobedience and extravagance of certain subordinate servants.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Paris. Concerning the sale of the two vessels, Le Lion and le Duc de Choiseul. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Bienne. Afraid Franklin's letters are subject to inspection; directions in case their correspondence should be more regularly established in favor of both the American and Swiss Cantons by the mediation of France. Manner in which a mutual, sincere friendship between the two republics might be brought about; suggests several particular considerations of true interest on both sides; offers his services to promote such an alliance; for this he would need credentials and some pecuniary assistance.

General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.

Has the honor to accept the invitation of Messrs. Franklin and Adams for next Saturday, but the young Mrs. Bouffe, being unwell, may not be able to attend. In French

Amsterdam. Sent him the first two volumes of his History of England, also the first two volumes of his History of Denmark, but has received no acknowledgment and especially no money; reminds Franklin of his promise to subscribe to them.

Orchimont. Begs Franklin to procure him some civil or military employment. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 4p.

Paris. Requesting his intervention and assistance for a young man who had volunteered his services to the United States and was taken prisoner when his vessel was captured by the English on the voyage to Boston. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Induced by Captain de la Plaigne to enlist in a corps for service in the United States. Captured by an English privateer at sea. Lost all his money and effects. Appeals to Franklin for assistance. (In French.)

Marseilles. Enclosing an extract from a letter from Antoine Gautier, with information of the capture of the vessel, L'Elégante, Captain Collineau; begs Franklin to write to the General Counsel or the Congress, at Williamsburg, for a detailed account of what happened and whether any part of the cargo or its value can be recovered. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 5p.

Paris. Sending the large dictionary of the Academy and nine volumes of Abbé de Mably's works. (In French.)

General physical description: N. in 3d P. 1p.

Brest. A petition from the captains of the Dolphin and Lord Chatham, captured by Captain Jones, begging Franklin to procure their deliverance; their families entirely dependent on their industry; the best means to adopt, in order to secure their liberty.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Brest. Captain Jones has received a letter from Mr. Schweighauser who, in consequence of one from Mr. Lee, claims the disposal of the prizes sent into this port by the "Ranger." He informs Captain Jones that he has the management of public business and that Mr. Williams pretends to what he alone has authority for. Mr. Williams came bither with the sole view of assisting Captain Jones in his affairs and has not attempted to alter the channel the commercial part of the business has taken. The sale of the "Lord Chatham" will probably be made by the Admiralty, if not, it will fall into the hands of Mr. Bersoll, by whom the "Ranger" was furnished and to whom Captain Jones has applied for his present wants. The "Drake" is fitting to convey the prisoners to America. Captain Jones's great object to secure the release of two hundred American prisoners in exchange for those he captured; possibility of effecting this exchange in France; in that case suggests their purchasing the "Drake" to carry their supplies to America.

General physical description: A.L.S. 4p.

Traillet par Eu. Asking for a commission in the army for a French gentleman of noble birth. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

St. Malo. Anxious for new of his vessel, le Vicomte de Veaux, which left L'Orient, December 31st, in company with Le Lyon, commanded by his brother-in-law. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.

Reasons for England sending the Commissioners to America; the delegates in France would not speak any other language than that of independence; England's fear of French influence; threatening atttitude of France towards England; the Toulon squadron; the effect of M. de Noaille's papers, delivered on March 13th; shed tears over it; prophesies that the French connection with America will be a ruinous one. Signed: "Cassander."

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Paris. Reminding Franklin that he sailed for America to serve in the capacity of Colonel, that he defrayed all his own expenses, and that he had the misfortune to be captured and imprisoned by the English; recalls Franklin's application to Congress to grant him the title of Colonel as a recompense for all his losses; begs to be informed of their reply; honors bestowed on him by the King of France. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.

The report on the project of M. de la Blancherie will be submitted to the Academy. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L.S. 2p.

Bordeaux. Reasons why it would be more prudent for him to obtain an approved certificate of his nationality as an American. Departure of the Boston. Report from Martinique of an American frigate being blown up in an engagement with a sixty-four-gun ship; only four lives saved. News of the French, English and Spanish squadrons.

General physical description: A.L.S. 3p.