Has written to General Arnold to grant him, in consideration of the name he bears, employment in the American army; is thirty-eight years old and the father of a numerous family; desires Franklin to lend his influence to the request. (In French.)

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Bordeaux. The Chasseur loaded and only waiting for the Governor Livingston, which is detained by contrary winds at Isle de Re; glad a convoy is appointed. Continued advices of captures have stagnated all private expeditions.

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

The Hague. The reply of the States-General to the memoir of France; in case they refuse to agree to France's terms, the King will exclude them from the regulations in favor of neutral nations. Sir Joseph Yorke's influence with a certain great personage. Splendid part played by their friend [M. Van Berkel]. (In French.)

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

Bourges. Accusation against one M. le Ralle, who is probably in hiding at Paris, and who, among his other crimes, borrowed ten Louis from him which he never returned; thinks he may seek Franklin's protection, and so forewarns him. (In French.)

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

Marseilles. The protection and assistance he rendered to Americans in Ireland, particularly Colonel Ethan Allen and those who were with him. Desires a license to remain in Marseilles with his two sons and their Swiss tutor.

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

Philadelphia. Transmitting an Act of Congress of the 23d ult.; quotes from the Secretary's letter to explain who Mr. Gosrunus Erkelens is and the nature of his occupation; encloses a copy of an Act of Congress of the 1st inst. on the subject of an expedition against Canada. (In triplicate.) Signed: John Jay, President.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Chaillot. Enclosing a letter, received the day before, from Dr. Berkenbout; wishes to know if anything can be made of it for the public good.

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

Brest. In consequence of the numerous prizes sold at Brest, various articles can be bought for the United States at advantageous prices; offers to transact these purchases. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Boston. Speaks of the Marquis de la Fayette in the most complimentary manner. Commends Count d'Estaing highly, and explains the cause for the ungrounded prejudice against him; the peaceable, inoffensive and courteous behaviour of his men. Proposed invasion of Canada.

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

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Paris. Sending him Faujas de Saint-Fond's "Recherches sur les volcano Éteints du Vivarais et du Velay," for which he subscribed. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Auxerre. Wishing Franklin every happiness and prosperity. Desires any news he may have received of General Conway.

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

Amsterdam. Desired by Messrs. Jacob Hagen and Son, of London, to enclose the following copy of a Resolution of the Pennsylvania Land Co. Enclosure. A Resolution to propose to the Governors of the pennsylvania Hospital to receive from the Pennsylvania Land Co. as much of their remaining property in America as may be deemed a reasonable equivalent for the sum due them.

General physical description: A.L.S. 1p.; D.S. 2p.

London. In his letter of November, 1777, acquainted Franklin with the death of Mrs. Bache, of Preston; is very anxious for news of Franklin and his family.

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

Philadelphia. Notification of bills of exchange furnished to the Continental Loan Office of Massachusetts Bay. Signed: Fra[nci]s Hopkinson.  (In duplicate.)

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

St. Pierre. Arrival of Comte d'Estaing and his fleet. Damage sustained by Admiral Byron's fleet during a storm. Capture of the Island of St. Lucia by the English; the expedition against them of Comte d'Estaing, and its ignominious failure, owing to the Comte's weakness and cowardice. Encloses an extract of a letter to M. de Sartine from the Governor of Guadeloupe, on behalf of the owners and crew of an American privateer which was unfortunately sunk by one of the batteries of that island.

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

Seven English prisoners forcibly put on board his ship in September, 1777, by Captain Etienne of the corsair "La Bellone"; applies for the promised indemnity. (In French.)

Paris. Thanks Franklin for his kindness to M. Briffant who has been well recieved in Boston and asks that the enclosed letter be forwarded to him. (In French.)

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

The Hague. Precautions taken before recommending M. Jean de Neufville to Franklin. (In French.)

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

The Hague. Introducing the Baron Sturler de l'Altemberg. (In French.)

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

Philadelphia. Requesting Franklin to forward the enclosed letter. (In duplicate.)

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

Boston. Introducing his son to Franklin, and asking him to afford the young man his patronage and advice.

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

Brest. Encloses a list of certain articles which he offers to procure for the United States. Details relative to the sale of "La Revanche." (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

Colmar. Concerning a new quality of beer and its various excellencies. (In French.)

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

Nantes. Complaining of lack of protection to American vessels. Signed: John Lloyd et al.

General physical description: L.S. 5p.

Brest. Has just procured an inventory of the sale of the two ships; believes that the larger of the two vessels will be suitable to Franklin's purpose, as well as the cargo of merchandise. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Asks him to obtain his deliverance from prison so as to enter the service of the United States. In French. In duplicate (see also: LXII, 23).

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

Bordeaux. Concerning the depreciation of the currency and the consequent high prices. Danger of contracting debts in the present reduced state of the paper credit. Possibility of France advancing a sufficient sum to sink the Continental paper. Aid he has given to two Americans who were wounded in an engagement with an English privateer. The "Governor Livingston" and the "Chasseur" almost ready to sail.

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

Boston. Writes on behalf of his son who has been a prisoner in Portsmouth Jail for several months; begs Franklin to procure his exchange and, if possible, send him home in some public vessel.

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

Dessau. A Lutheran clergyman with a large family, desires to go to America and earn his living. Has supported his family by teaching, preaching and writing books. Wishes to know whether he can make a support by teaching writing or farming in America; if these are impossible, suggests aiding the American army by his knowledge of strategy. (In Latin.)

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

Nantes. Thanking Franklin for his favor received by Mr. Wharton, as well as for the articles therein mentioned. According to his advice, has written to Mrs. Mecom for directions how to make crown soap.

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

Paris. Sends copies of General Washington's letter, testifying to his good character, also his congé from General Gates; joins to this his general essay on the Prossian Tactics which he proposed to General Washington when he found that the American officers were in need of learning their métier.

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

Paris. Reminding Franklin of his promise to give a letter of recommendation to M. Fleurian de Langle, a relative of the Marquis de la Fayette. (In French.)

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

The Hague. Affairs in Holland; quotes an explanation of France's memoir, sent to the Grand Pensionnaire by the French Ambassador. (In French.)

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

London. Assurance of the continued love and esteem of the members of their Society for Dr. Franklin.

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

Lyons. Explaining a project of himself and a friend to go to America and engage in commerce at first, and later in agriculture; begs Franklin to give them his advice, and if possible, facilitate their passage over. (In French.)

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

Nantes. Announcing the burning of the ship "le Flaman," Captain Blondeau. Has written many times requesting answers to his letters he brought from the Governor of Virginia. (In French.)

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

Saarlouis. Concerning the articles manufactured in his iron foundry, and the prices. (In French.)

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

Nantes. His project of going to America checked; one of the richest ships to his address has been blown up; every soul perished and not a farthing saved; loss sustained by M. de Chaumont and M. [Carrier] de Montieu.

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

Arnstadt. Offers to send woolen clothes to the United States.

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

Copenhagen. Acknowledging his letter of the 25th ult. Containing the approval of his proposition; unfortunately, before its receipt, the ship intended for the voyage was sold at public auction; his regret at such a miscarriage of his plans. His intended trip to Stockholm; is aware that America does not need the good will of any more European powers, but nothing ought to be neglected. Mr. F. Lewis has promised his utmost interest to get him some employment in Europe; his present character that of a modern Don Quixote.

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The Hague. His Mecca is to see Franklin in Holland, consummating the work begun by himself. (In French.)

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

Paris. Concerning an order by Franklin, to pay a certain sum to a young man, named Colomb de Nismes, at present in a Savannish regiment. (In French.)

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

Alicante. Orders from the King of Spain to admit American corsairs and their prizes to the port of Alicante; necessity of having a consul-general there to look after American interests; offers himself for the position. In French.

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The Hague. By a memoir just presented, Holland is excluded from all the favors which France grants to neutral nations; Amsterdam alone to be left in enjoyment of these; great discontent prevails. In French.

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

Brest. Concerning the two prizes taken by him since he left Brest; the Court of Admiralty's failure to condemn the cargo of the second prize.

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

Paris. Undaunted by the cruelty of the English toward French prisoners, desires to fight under the colors of liberty; begs for an interview so that, should his request be refused, he may still have seen the most illustrious man of his age.

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Nantes. Sends Franklin two of his chapters; takes the liberty of keeping the third for himself. Impatiently awaiting the arrival of M. [Carrier] de Montieu.

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

Dieppe. Enclosing a memorandum of the sale of two small prizes. Informing Franklin of some excellent beer and rum which he can purchase. In French.

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Calais. Acquainting them with their capture, by the English, in October, 1777, their subsequent escape, and present confinement in Calais prison; their destitute condition and desire to obtain their freedom in order to reënter the American service.

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Paris. Has sent him a copy of his work "Dissertation Chimique sur leseaux minérales de la Lorraine"; stimulating effect on his own work of Franklin's treatise on electricity. Has discovered a sure process of dyeing cottons a fast black; offers to treat with Franklin concerning this discovery, if it can be of use to America. (In French.)

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Begging F[rankli]n to procure for the bearer, Mr. Norris, access to the persons he wants to see; his business is to procure some passports; trusts this will give Dr. Franklin small trouble. Sends the enclosed papers by Mr. Norris, of their contents he is ignorant.

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The Hague. The 26th of January appointed by the King of France for the publication of the new regulations, In case he does not receive a suitable reply from Holland before that time; irresolution in the Holland Assembly; courier sent to France to request a week's delay; attitude of Amsterdam. (In French.)

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The Hague. Begging Franklin to pay no attention to an open letter which may be presented to him by a M. Poirier, a lawyer of Dunkirk; his reasons for doubting the good faith of this gentleman; his desire to obtain the position of American agent at Dunkirk; is sending Franklin four lines by the hand of a much better friend to America. (In French.)

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

Brest. Begging Franklin to communicate the contents of the enclosed to his colleagues, particularly to Mr. Izard.

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

A l'Ecole Royale. At the request of Prince Gallitzin, sends him a letter, concerning some experiments in electricity. (In French.)

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

Paris. Sends Franklin the new plan of the institution of which he is the head; invites Franklin, his grandson and Dr. Adams to the first meeting, to be held on the 20th inst. (In French.)

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

Chaillot. Is quite sure that he left the papers containing the Resolves of Congress in Franklin's book at Passy, after he had finished the copy for Mr. Lee; if they are not to be found will send Franklin a fair copy.

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Paris. Wishes to know if Franklin has conferred with his colleagues respecting the papers he sent him and their decision.

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Paris. Calls upon Franklin to fulfil his promise, made in the presence of Lee and Adams, to send him a copy of his answer to the writer's letter of the 2d inst.; desires at the same time all his reasons, in writing, for disobeying the Resolution of Congress of May 7th, 1778.

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Chaillot. His fever still confines him to the house. Urges the absolute necessity of informing the Minister without delay of the exhausted state of their finances.

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

Invites him to M. D'arcy's house to try M. Belton's gun.

Evreux. Having heard that Franklin was pleased with his samples of two colored cloths, offers him the fruits of his labors. Encloses a letter for Mr. Williams. (In French.)

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

Spithead. Copy of discharge given to William Gardner an American prisoner on board the British warship, "Lenox."

General physical description: D. 1p.

Nantes. The mortification of their refusal to accept his bill; there is one method still left by which he may raise the desired sum; that is, for them to endorse a bill drawn by him on the President of Congress; if this suggestion is also refused, is afraid it will be attributed to their indifference to the fate of an American officer. Complains bitterly of the treatment he has received; exonerates Congress from being privy to it; hints at a time coming when he may be able to resent this treatment in another way than by words.

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

Quimper. Their escape from a British privateer and their present imprisonment among a parcel of French thieves, with only six sons a day to live upon, to lie on dirt at night, and to gaze through iron bars all day; beg Franklin to take pity on his poor countrymen.

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Nantes. Concerning a convoy to guard merchant ships to America. Severity of weather hinders sailing of ships. Acknowledge receipt of a copy of the Treaty of Commerce, and ask what ports are to be free, pursuant to the 30th Article. Refer to danger from Barbary corsairs, and ask advice as to protection from them. Pray for more knowledge as to the impost duties levied by each of the United States. Patience and perseverance will win the present contest.

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

Paris. Writes for information concerning a sum of money deposited in the public treasury, at Charleston, and redeemable at a certain date. (In French.)

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

Paris. Sending Franklin a poem (see LI, 26) which he trusts will meet with his approbation. Desires to know if the "Société d'Emulation," of London, rewards discoveries presented by any but Englishmen; the discovery in question will considerably shorten long and difficult calculations in weights, measures, monies, etc. (In French.)

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

Criticised for her informal relations with Franklin; necessary to submit to what is called propriety. State of her nerves; begs him to drink tea with her every day. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L. 1p.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Putnam's Monthly, Nov., 1906, 168.

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Nantes. Was captured by a Jersey privateer whose captain accidentally let fall that Mr. Dobrée, of Guernsey, was one of his owners; his son, Mr. Dobree of Nantes, anxious to have in writing the particulars of this conversation, but as it is a matter which concerns the country, thought it best to leave the decision with them.

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

Brest. Was appointed gunner on the brig "Lexington." Lost a leg while on that vessel. Has been in the Royal Marine Hospital at Brest. Is now cured from the effects of an operation. Wishes to proceed to America and requests a passage.

General physical description: L.S. 4p.

Bordeaux. Requesting passes for certain American ships which otherwise are taken by their own people as well as by the enemy. Reports received from Cadiz of an engagement between Comte d'Estaing and an English fleet. Letters from Martinique mention that their ports are blockaded by English cruisers and that Comte d'Estaing is daily expected.

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

Rennes. Demands justice from Franklin in the case of one of his compatriots, who hired a chaise from him on the pretext of going to Paris to consult him on important business; since then nothing has been heard of the chaise. (In French.)

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

For his sentiments, refers Franklin to his letters written as a Member of Parliament to his constituents. The alliance between France and the United States is an obstacle to peace.

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

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 312; Bigelow, VI, 296).

London. Has communicated Franklin's favor of January 1st to the Board of Sick and Hurt and received their answer to the effect that measures are being taken to send to France the number of Americans agreed upon for the exchange.

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

Frankfurt. Requesting the Commissioners to obtain articles of war for the State of Virginia.

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

Nantes. Concerning some property belonging to Mr.Simeon Deane which was delivered by mistake to M.Schweighauser. Bill for gunstocks, etc.

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

Toulon. Implores Dr. Franklin to procure his freedom, that he might secure a pass and proceed to his family in America.

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

Paris. Upon hearing that there are 5,000 officers without employment in America, gave up an idea of bearing arms there. Is very anxious to join a friend of his in Boston; desires to know something about that city, if a man can live there pleasantly and if the price of provisions are very high.

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

Ask Franklin to obtain their liberty so as to enable them to enter the service of the United States. (In French.)

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

Nantes. Complains that five of his sailors have deserted, and have then been taken on board French privateers. Has been involved in five law-suits; considers one which he lost very unjust, whereby he is forced to pay his sailors' debts, after he had notified the people that he would not be answerable for their debts.

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

The Hague. Concerning a loan for the United States to be raised at Amsterdam; his dissatisfaction with the manner in which the affair has been conducted. Greater work he could accomplish if he had a formal commission as American Chargé d' Affaires to the United Netherlands. (In French.)

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

Brest. His arrival from America via Havana. Has some letters to deliver to them in person; must first go to Nantes to give directions for the disposal of any property, belonging to South Carolina which has arrived in Europe.

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

Reasons for their arrest. (In French.)

Paris. Missed him at the last meeting; hopes he may have the pleasure of seeing him at the next. (In French.)

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

Calais prison. Begging Franklin to obtain his release.

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

Paris. Was unable to see Mr. Lee, on account of his being ill. His miserable situation without money or friends; his family unable to assist him; anchors all his hopes to Franklin; is only too anxious to serve America and revenge himself for all the ill treatment inflicted upon him by the enemy. (In French.)

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

La Fleche. His son entered the American service in January, 1777; in 1778, he was a lieutenant in the 4th Battalion of Georgia; since then has heard nothing; if he lives, begs Franklin to aid his advancement, and if he is dead, asks for a certificate of the fact. (In French.)

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

Toulon. His inability to either speak or understand French, and begs Dr. Franklin to procure his freedom and enable him to proceed to his family.

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

Paris. Begging that the enclosed letter be sent to Philadelphia with Franklin's despatches.

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

Brest. Asks his protection for two friends at Lyons; having received his permission to communicate their plans to him, sends the enclosed letter. (In French.)

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

The Hague. The Resolution of November 18th annulled by the Holland Assembly; their answer to France not yet decided upon. (In French.)

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

Limoges. Asks Franklin to assist his brother, to whom he gave one of the commissions of lieutenant, which the Congress of Georgia empowered him to bestow; has heard that le Sieur de Foucherelles has endeavored to injure his and his brother's reputation. Asks if it is true that Franklin discouraged M. Aubert from attempting another passage to Savannah. (In French.)

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

Wednesday. Begging Franklin to postpone his dinner with Mme. Bouffé from February 2d to the 3d or 10th.

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

Nantes. Complaining of the hindrances to American vessels in French waters, and asking for redress.

General physical description: Mem. S. 4p.

Brest. Concerning his right to vessels recaptured as prizes.

General physical description: L.S. 4p.

The Hague. Has need of his advice in a career which grows more and more ticklish. (In French.)

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

Paris. Recommending [I.] Bordot for the position of agent of Congress at La Rochelle. (In French.)

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

Lyons. Sent Franklin three certificates of the supplies furnished in 1776 by M. Laframboise to the army of the United States at Three Rivers, in Canada; reminds Franklin of his promise to obtain, from Congress, the payment of this sum. (In French.)

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

Philadelphia. The enemy exerting their forces but too successfully in Georgia; hopes that Comte d'Estaing will be able to operate with the Colonial forces in order to wrest from their foes the fruits of their present success. Late as it is, encloses a quadruplicate of his credentials and wishes him every success in his important agency. Signed: James Lovell. (Copy.)

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

Philadelphia. Triplicate of preceding, with an additional letter announcing that he has forwarded, via St. Eustatia, letters for Franklin and the Marquis de la Fayette, from the President of Congress. Signed: James Lovell.

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

Bristol. Was made prisoner when the vessel "Senaut Protée," from Philadelphia for France, was captured by two English privateers. Amongst his letters and papers seized were severed bills of exchange drawn on the American Commissioners. The latter are requested not to pay these bills, unless endosed by Hope and Co., of Amsterdam. (In French.)

General physical description: L. 1p.

Giving him a comb which will last another twenty years; believes he will have a long life. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L. 1p.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Putnam's Monthly, Nov., 1906, 169.

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Nantes. Concerning two indorsements, by Arthur Lee, written on the back of his accounts sent to the Commissioners; quotes the two in full; considers them as injurious to his reputation as they are false and malignant; begs them to order an examination of his accounts; desires nothing but justice.

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

Wednesday morning. Unable to breakfast with him tomorrow. Expects he will call in the evening to play a game of chess with her. (In French.)

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Tuesday morning. Reply to Franklin's inquiries about her health. Is going to Paris to consult her doctor. (In French.)

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Paris. Concerning prize vessels captured by Captain Pi[c]ker[i]n. (In French.)

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

Morlaix. Concerning the arrival of a small English ship called the "Butterfly," captured on the 16th by the Corsair, "le Marquis de la Fayette." (In French.)

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

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Versailles. Introducing M. Bordot, one of the first victims of England's resentment; his zeal for the American cause; begs Franklin to make him their agent in the town of La Rochelle. (In French.)

Bordeaux. Arrival of Captain Jason Lawrence, whose schooner, the "General Arnold," was captured by a Jersey privateer; he destroyed the packets and bills of exchange he had from Congress; he reports great unanimity in Pennsylvania and much spirit in Philadelphia; European goods scarce and dear; the English privateers off Chesapeake Bay very numerous.

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

Paris. Inviting Dr. Franklin and Mr. John Adams to tea. (In French.)

Nantes. Sending him the letter written to himself and Mr. Adams in consequence of the accusations of Mr. Lee [XXXVII, 4, see p.17]. Concerning the choice of his judges; sends an estimate of the supplies which have passed through his hands and an estimate of his profits, which amounted to not 1 1/4 per cent.

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

Enclosing the two papers confided to him by Franklin; looked in vain for him at M. de la Blancherie's assemblies. (In French.)

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

Amsterdam. Concerning some furs which he brought over to France from Boston; trouble with the custom house; desires Franklin to write them a line of explanation.

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

Philadelphia. Notification of bills of exchange furnished to the States of Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Signed: Fra[nci]s Hopkinson. (In quadruplicate.)

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

Jamaica Plains. Asks that the enclosed letter concerning Mr.Parker's ship may be forwarded by a safe conveyance. Thinks Mr.Deane has been imprudent in the matter of his publications. The amazing damage done to the country by too much paper and too little hard money. Hopes the wisdom of Congress and the assistance of France will decrease the high price of all articles.

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

Nantes. Acknowledging their letter of the 26th ult., addressed to several American gentlemen.

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

Paris. Asking Franklin to return him the French verses which he gave him on the last occasion Franklin dined at his house. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L. 1p.

Nantes. Arrival of a brig from Edenton; Captain reports that troops were embarking at New York, that General Washington was moving to the north and General [Nathanael] Greene to the south.

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

Is anxious to hear what success has attended Franklin's letter on his account, to the Congress of Georgia.

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

Dunkirk. Has accepted the command of a privateer at Dunkirk and desires a commission from Franklin.

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

Leghorn. Concerning a vessel they have fitted out for America; thanks Franklin for the passport granted the captain and begs him to write to America in order to facilitate this project. (In French.)

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

St. Pierre. Instances in which certain articles of the Treaty of Commerce have not been enforced. Report of a successful enterprise against Savannah, by a detachment of British troops who, it was said, were marching toward Charleston without opposition.

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

Chaillot. Sees that Mr. Deane, in his public letter, has declared that he received a Resolution of Congress recalling him and appointing another Commissioner in his place on the 4th of March; desires to know if this fact was concealed from Franklin as well as from him.

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Brest. Announcing his arrival from Boston where he was fitted out for the purpose of conveying to France, the Marquis de la Fayette and his suite and the Chevalier de Raimondis. Difficulty they had in obtaining seamen owing to the number of privateer ships of war in America; describes a threatened mutiny on board and the instant means they took to check it; at present in need of 100 good seamen. Describes the trip. Thirty-eight of his men in irons.

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Chaillot. Concerning the appointment of Dr. Bancroft to transact business for them in England; at a loss to conceive why he has no choice in this matter; the notorious character of Dr. Bancroft as a stock-jobber; his living in open defiance of decency and religion; his enmity against him [Lee]; has evidence in his possession proving Dr. Bancroft a criminal with regard to the United States; washes his hands of any such appointment.

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

Chaillot. Desires to know if it is true that Dr.Bancroft goes to England, charged with a commission from Franklin, Adams and himself

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

Accepting his invitation to dinner.

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

Nancy. Desires to offer his services to the Americans and begs for a letter of recommendation for that country; has a profession and a fortune, but detests idleness. (In French).

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

Brest. Would have delivered personally to Franklin the letter intrusted to him by General Gates, if his health had permitted it; lost his arm while commanding the "Cæsar" in an engagement off Rhode Island, and the wound is not yet healed; has entrusted the letter to M.de La Neuville, a great friend of General Gates. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Nantes. Asking them to procure his brother's discharge from prison at Dinan, as well as certain other prisoners who claim to go on board any ship-of -war belonging to America.

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

Amsterdam. Refers to his letters of the 15th and 25th of June with enclosure to General Washington with inquiries concerning Baron Hermann de Zedwitz, who owed him a considerable sum of money. (In French.)

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

Amsterdam. No marks mentioned by which Mr.Deane's claim to any of the goods in the possession of the public agent can be ascertained; cannot think it consistent with his duty to concur in delivering them to any person upon so inadequate a claim.

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

Bordeaux. Acknowledging the four passports for the ship.

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

Chaillot. Forwards the letter just received; convinced that the gentleman who offers his services, is unexceptionable as to character and abilities; hopes he will meet with their approbation.

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

Paris. Having heard that it is their intention to despatch some person to England to negotiate an exchange of prisoners, offers his services in that capacity.

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

St. Pierre, Martinique. Explains a glaring act of injustice to some American seamen by the Judge of the Admiralty; these men, having escaped from prison, entered into the service of an English vessel of which they afterwards gained possession; having arrived at Martinique and being fired on by the forts, they sought the protection of a French frigate who guided them into port; since then the Judge has condemed their ship as a lawful prize of the French frigate; the effect of such injustice on every American on this island.

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

Paris. Concerning the type ordered by Franklin, which is ready to be sent.

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

Chaillot. Being now convinced that Mr. Deane's claim is ascertained by marks, has signed the letter, Reasons why he is unwilling to sign the letter to Captain Jones concerning his commission. Complains of having received a very indecent letter from Dr. Bancroft desiring a copy of the letter containing an attack upon his character; the disclosure of privately expressed opinions can only expose the Commissioners to abuse and malevolence.

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

Nantes. Congratulating Franklin on his appointment as sole representative of America at the Court of France. Wishes to know if this "Alliance" is to return to America and if their fifteen or more vessels may have the benifit of her convoy.

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

Calais. Has written two letters explaining his miserable situation and begging for assistance, but has received no reply; lost everything when he was taken prisoner on the 19th of September, 1777. (In French.)

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

Send their compliments to Franklin on learning the honorable functions with which he is invested. (In French.)

Paris. The proceedings of Mr. Lee obliged him to assert his rights; this does not mean any lessening of his respect and admiration for Franklin. (Press copy.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Paris. Concerning the summons sent his agent at Nantes, by order of the commissioners, to pay over the sum he received from the sale of the small cargo of "La Thèrese"; considers this sum as part payment of the immense amount due him from Congress. Goes over the many instances of his devotion to the American cause since the year 1776; the financial sacrifices he has made and the poor return he has had, culminating in this final proof of ingratitude. Has been falsely represented to Congress as deputed by the French Court to give outright the supplies sent over; owing to such insidious means his letters to Congress remained unanswered and no return was made for the cargoes, Is obliged to address this letter officially to the three Commissioners, but his personal resentment is directed only against Arthur Lee; his opinion of that gentleman's conduct. Pictures the results of an open breach over this affair; his own sources of retaliation. (In French. Press copy.)

General physical description: L.S. 10p.

Passy. Receipt for fifty Louis d'ors on account of public service to the United States which he undertook to perform.

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

Lyons. The scepter of imposture is broken; the clarion note of philosophy has convicted Bernard and other dangerous snarlers, of lying and error; fearful effects of fanaticism; triumph of reason and humanity as exemplified in America. (In French.)

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

Forbach. The long illness of her eldest son; her own collapse after the strain of nursing; her first pleasure is to write to Franklin; is sure of a place in his memory, which she guards with the utmost jealousy. Has received no news of her nephew; fears that he has been captured by the English; will not complain if he has died fighting for America. (In French.)

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

Toulouse. Begging Franklin to have the two subjoined manuscripts printed, in order to promote a perpetual peace between America, England, and France. (In French.) A.E. by Franklin. "Project of universal peace by a galley-slave."

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

Thanking him many times for the good news received; is much better able to fight when Franklin supplies the weapons. Not necessary in future to sign their letters. (In French.)

General physical description: L. 1p.

Attested copy of a resolution ordering duplicates to be issued of bills of exchange, drawn in favor of Robert Bridges. Signed: Charles Thomson, Secretary.

General physical description: D.S. 2p.

Paris. Apologizes for not waiting in person on Franklin with his humble request, but is obliged to leave at once for Lyons.

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

Paris. Desires to make some improvements in physical apparatus. The new electrical machine be presented to Franklin is for sale, and can always be seen at the house of M. le Marquis de Courtanvaux; desires Franklin's approval of it. (In French.)

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

Passy. Acknowledging certain sums of money. (In French.)

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

Lisbon. Concerning American seaman cast adrift at Lisbon, whose necessities have been relieved by the same gentleman mentioned in his letter of October 20th, 1778. Gives an account of a ship fitted out by this gentleman with a valuable cargo and manned with these American seamen; its subsequent capture by an English gun-ship the "Bellons." Enclose a list of the Americans now at the gentleman's house. Advisability of ordering a few French frigates to cruise off the harbor of Lisbon. Concerning a Mr. Bulkeley, who made his whole estate by the Americans and who is at present part owner of the English privateer, "Bellons."

General physical description: A.L.S. 7p.

Bordeaux. Introducing M. Bory, nephew to M. Beaujon at Paris. Arrival of the Marquis de la Fayette from Boston. News of prizes. The failure of the House of Besmarin tends to increase the prejudice against American connections.

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

The Hague. No answer yet to the French Ambassador. (In French.)

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

English prisoners on board Patience, Brest. While under the care and inspection of the officers of the Ranger, experienced every attention and kindness, but since they have been in the charge of Mr. Riou, they have suffered various kinds of neglect; beg for a speedy exchange. (Copy.)

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

Nantes. Urges Franklin to hasten the examination of his accounts. Recommends Mr. Ridley as the bearer of Franklin's letters and despatches to America.

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

Dunkirk. Congratulating Franklin on his appointment as Minister Plenipotentiary; impossible for Congress to have made a choice more gratifying to France. (In French.)

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

Paris. Recommending M. Panier as the best manufacturer of printing presses. (In French.)

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

L'Orient. Congratulating him on his appointment as Minister Plenipotentiary. The sincerity of their devotion to America.

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

Brest. Has received a letter from John Lotcher, master of the "Victoria," one of two Swedish ships sent to France to be examined; he reports his arrival at Bas Island and his having lost sight of the other ship, "Anna Louisa," in a fog.

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

Will be at Franklin's house with M. D'Arcy on Friday morning; sorry he did not keep his promise yesterday; Mme. de Maillebois complained of his absence. Experiments with the igneous fluid postponed until he is present. (In French.)

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

Desires a written testimonial from Franklin of the services he rendered to America; the great assistance which it will be to him in his approaching interview with the Minister. (In French.)

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

Paris. Asking for the promised letter of recommendation; sends a packet for M. Gérard which he begs Franklin to forward. (In French.)

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

Paris. Asking for the return of a certain sum of money placed with Franklin's bankers to the account of M. [Pierre] Colomb, who, however, never touched it. Desires to know if vessels sailing under the Genoese flag can trade freely with the United States. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

Chaillot. Expects to call the next day and congratulate him on his appointment. Desires nothing more earnestly than to cultivate the harmony recommended in the Resolution of Congress; therefore, he will not, as he had intended, demand an explanation of Franklin's apparent concurrence with Mr. Deane in his outrageous abuse of himself.

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

Paris. Asking that M. Marin be informed of the day and hour when he (Le Roux) will read about a new, patriotic and disinterested institution. (In French.)

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

Paris. Recommending M. Panier as one of the ablest manufacturers of printing presses; his desire to set up his business in America. Hopes to have a talk with him at M. de la Blancherie's Assembly, which meets that day; congratulates him on his appointment as Minister Plenipotentiary. (In French.)

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

Hopes his gout is gone and that he and his grandson will not fail to come to dine at his house. (In French.)

Paris. Having heard that Franklin is commissioned to have a gold sword made for the Marquis de la Fayette, recommends one of his friends who is willing to part with a magnificent sword, made for the late King of Portugal. (In French.)

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

Bath. Enclosing a letter for her brother, Mr. Alexander Gillon, of Charleston, who expects to be in Paris in a few days.

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

London. Will remain in London until the arrival of Mr. Hartley, to whom he will deliver Franklin's letters.

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

Paris. Inviting Franklin to be present at a meeting of the Royal Society of Medicine. (In French.)

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

Paimboeuf. After serving three years in the service of the United States, was taken prisoner by the English and brought to England; made his escape and went to Dunkirk where he was refused aid by Mr. Coffyn; started for Paris, but his money giving out and being unable to speak French, he was enlisted in the "regiment de Berwick"; desires to be sent back to Pennsylvania.

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

Bordeaux. Asking for a letter of marque for the ship, "Mary Fearon." Concerning a letter from the President of the Navy Board at Boston.

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

Paris. Sending a prospectus of their armament, and asking that Franklin and his friends should aid an enterprise, whose object is to insure commercial prosperity. (In French.)

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

La Rochelle. Commanded Le Marquis de Lafayette, in the service of Messrs. Mease, Barclay, Caldwell and Co., of Philadelphia; taken prisoner by the English and detained three months at Halifax; exchanged by the Comte d'Estaing and arrived finally at La Rochelle; need of money; begs Franklin to accept a letter of exchange which was drawn on Messrs. Gruel, of Nantes, who refused to pay it. (In French.)

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

[Amsterdam]. Form of agreement for authorizing John de Neufville and Son of Amsterdam to float a loan of two million guldens for the United States and stipulating the terms of said loan.

Other Descriptive Information: See Diplom. Corresp. of Am. Rev., Wharton. V. 46.

Paris. His plans for a National Academy of Education, a patriotic and philanthropic institution, the publication of a periodical Journal of Education, and the erection of a Hall of Fame. (In French.)

General physical description: L. 5p.

The Frigate Concord. Officer and engineer in the American service; sends a copy of a letter written to M. de Sartine; his unfortunate experience and present imprisonment on board the frigate Concord. (In French.) [Notes in English on back of Mss.] In M. de St. Pierre's letter to M. de Sartine, he confessed that, knowing how inhumanly the French prisoners were treated, he wrote a letter to the Governor of Jamaica proposing a plan for conquering Carolina and Georgia; encloses this plan and points out its palpable absurdity and the object for which it was written. His imprisonment at St. Domingo; later, sent a prisoner to France.

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

Other Descriptive Information: For enclosure included with this letter see, Saint-Pierre Dutailli to Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel de Sartine, 20 February 1779; LIV, 10.

Philadelphia. Notification of bills of exchange furnished to the States of Maryland, New York, Massachusetts-Bay and Delaware. (In quadruplicate.)

General physical description: 1p.

Nantes. Rectification of the mistake relative to Mr. Simeon Deane's goods.

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

Granville. Reminding Franklin of his promise to redress his (Brutiere's) wrongs; was compelled by an American privateer to take on board his ship seven English prisoners, who consumed the major part of his supplies, and forced him to return to Dieppe; desires indemnification for his losses. (In French.)

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

Nantes. [Joseph] Belton, an American, after boarding with him six months, left without paying; he promised to send the money upon his arrival in Paris whither he went to show Franklin a new kind of gun; begs Franklin's interest to obtain it for him. (In French.)

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

Prevented from seeing Franklin by a summons to be present at the King's levée; a foolish law in kingly countries called etiquette; promises to wait on him the next day with news from Versailles.

Chaillot. Acknowledging Franklin's letter of the 18th inst. in which he desires all the papers belonging to their department; reason why he declines to give up the few original papers in his possession relating to the transactions of their late joint Commission; if Congress orders it, will cede the point.

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

Bordeaux. Report just received from La Rochelle of the arrival there of a State vessel loaded with tobacco; no particulars as yet.

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

Paris. Desiring that the enclosed pamphlet and letter may be forwarded to Mr. Silas Deane. Refers him to a certain page and line of his latest work for the quatrain referring to Franklin. (In French.)

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

Fort l'Eveque. Obliged to have recourse to Franklin's bounty once again; the obduracy of his antagonist, which all the efforts of M. Turgot cannot soften, still subjects him to an unjust imprisonment; for want of a small sum of money, is unable to record his letters of naturalization. Has translated M. Dupont's Table of the Principles of Political Economy into English; desires to dedicate it to Franklin. His hope of retruning one day to America.

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

Dunkirk. Influenced by their recommendation, given to Captains Marchant and Arnold, both of Boston, is ready to employ them on his vessel, the "Comte de Maurepas"; desires Franklin to send two commissions to them, under his care. (In French.)

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

The Hague. Answer to the French Ambassador returned as not satisfactory. (In French.)

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

Nantes. Congratulating him on his appointment as Minister Plenipotentiary, Begs him to interfere in the matter of exorbitant duties levied on some old furniture of his.

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

Nantes. Answers to certain questions about Mr. Mercier.

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

Has been very ill with a nervous trouble. Did not receive visitors, but sorry they did not make an exception in his case. Asks him to call to see her as soon as possible. (In French.)

Amsterdam. Desires Franklin to send the enclosed letter to Messrs. Wallisch and Hancock, as he is furnishing them with various article in his trade. Reports that the ship commanded by Captain Moses Grinnell, from Boston, and destined for Amsterdam, has arrived at Rotterdam. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Nantes. Desiring the position of Consul to the United States in France.

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

Paris. Begging Franklin to deliver to M. Necker the memoir, entitled, "Plan d'un nouvel Etablissement patriotique et désinteressé"; if this plan merits Franklin's approbation, has another copy for him. (In French.)

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

Nantes. Is a native of Boston and a son of the late Captain Thompson who commanded the galley, " Experiment," in the service of Pennsylvania; gave up his commission in the army to take up commerce; his unsuccessful expedition to France; his present situation without money or friends; desires Franklin to procure him some honest employment and to help him out of his most pressing difficulties. (In French.)

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

Asks him to obtain his deliverance from prison so as to enter the service of the United States. In French. In duplicate (see also: LXII, 22).

Paimboeuf. Account of their services in the army of the United States and their arrival in France in the "Boston" firgate commanded by Captain Tucker; were enticed into Berwick's French regiment, and having deserted in order to return to America, were retaken, punished and imprisoned; asks to be redeemed and sent back to the Continental troops.

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

The Hague. Information about a certain clique of foreigners in France, enemies to America, who are kept informed by her false friends of all her adherents attempt to do. (In French.)

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

Paris. Invitation to dinner. (In French.)

General physical description: A.N. 1p.

Au Puy. Requesting Dr. Franklin to forward in his mail a letter to M. [Conrad Alexandre] Gérard [de Rayneval] which he sends. (In French.)

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

Brest. Objects to completing his crew with French sailors. Repairs needed on the "Alliance"; enumerates the advantages of having her sheathed with copper; being thus equipped, sincerely believes there will be no frigate her equal in the world.

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

Brest. Before he set out for Marseilles, to take command of the "Flamand," he spoke to Mr. Deane concerning his compensation and Franklin approved of his views. Action of the Congress in relation thereto. Mr. Deane has been sitting in the Congress a long time, but nothing definite has yet been done. His monthly pay has been due since July 4th, last; has sold all his clothes and spent his cash, and has but nine guineas left.

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

La Rochelle. Reporting the appearance, off the coast, of the French frigate, "Courageuse," with an English six and twenty gun privateer in tow: the fight said to have been desperate; no particulars as yet.

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

Bordeaux. Asking Franklin to procure American merchants the liberty of loading salt at Bordeaux, free of duty; complains that their ships are treated as stangers and obliged to pay duties accordingly.

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

Has been promised the command of a privateer at Dunkirk; writes to ask for an American commission.

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

Paris. Thanking Franklin for the information of the arrival, at L'Orient, of the French ship " La Bergère," loaded with tobacco from Maryland; has written concerning their portion of the cargo. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Paris. Has arranged with Messrs. de Vergennes and sartine to give him the necessary passports for his stud-groom Riotto [Augustin Badran]; begs also for Franklin's passport; he goes to England to procure dogs and horses. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Brest. Concerning the trial of the conspirators; urges again the advisability of sheating his vessel with copper; has not time to make an estimate of the expense of all the repairs needed; his reasons for objecting to exchange most of the conspirators and carry three or four of the wickedest to America for trail, as Franklin suggests.

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

Dunkirk. Claims his salary as well as his prize money due him during the service to Congress. (In French.)

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

[Paris.] His Majesty's orders to remain in Paris without seeing a great number of acquaintances; thousand absurd rumors circulated about American affairs; happy to receive Franklin at his house.

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

Special instructions given by M. de Sartine that all the vessels of the King and all the corsairs should take precautions not to injure Captain [James] Cook; thinks it would be well to warn the American corsairs also. (In French.)

Other Descriptive Information: Printed: De Beer, Gavin R., The Sciences were Never at War, pg. 27.

The Hague. Address presented to the States General and the Holland Assembly by a deputation of Rotterdam merchants, protesting against the wrong done them by the decree published in France; committee appointed to consult thereon with the Admiralty. (In French.)

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

Chevalier Villepré sailing for America to serve as Lieutenant-colonel in the service of the United States; asks permission for his nephew to accompany him. (In French.)

London. Has shared Franklin's discontent respecting the delay in the exchange of prisoners. Has received positive assurance that the first cartel-ship has left Spithead, on her passage to Plymouth, to take on board the first hundred. Has spoken to the Minister concerning Franklin's proposal to send Dr. Bancroft to expedite the exchange, but he thought it needless in so plain a business.

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

London. Sends a copy of a letter received by Mr. Hartley from the Office for Sick and Wounded Seamen; Mr. Hartley's kind reception of him and his promise to send Franklin the earliest intelligence concerning an exchange of prisoners.

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

Nantes. Business connected with his agency at Nantes.

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

St. Pierre, Martinique. Obliged to draw on them to pay for the fitting out of the frigate, Deane, and the armed brigantine, the General Gates, now at St. Pierre; justifies this step; Congress indebted to him for a large sum; it is with the greatest difficulty he can support the weight of such heavy advances. Copy, in duplicate (see also: XIII, 160 1/2).

General physical description: L. 3p.

St. Pierre, Martinique. Obliged to draw on them to pay for the fitting out of the frigate, Deane, and the armed brigantine, the General Gates, now at St. Pierre; justifies this step; Congress indebted to him for a large sum; it is with the greatest difficulty he can support the weight of such heavy advances. Copy, in duplicate (see also: XIII, 160).

Brest. Desiring permission to leave the "Alliance," where he holds the position of purser, and go to Paris on his own business.

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

The Hague. Decision of the Admiralty already taken; understands that it is to be in accord with Amsterdam's wishes. (In French.)

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

Liege. Offering his service to supply Franklin with arms for the United States. (In French.) A.E. by Franklin. Obliged to the gentleman but has not at present anyorders of that kind to be executed.

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

Brest. In reference to orders from the Navy Board of Boston, as to pay of the ship's company; encloses a copy. Expresses pleasure at the prospect of having the Honorable Mr. Adams as a passenger.

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

Inviting him to dinner and to assist at a meeting of the Academy of Sciences. (In French.)

Verses

Nantes. Congratulating Franklin on his late appointment. Trusts that he has ceased to be troubled by the gout. Sorry to hear of the lack of success Comte d'Estaing has had. Introducing M. David de Morlaix. (In French.)

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

London. Expects to leave shortly for the West Indies with two or three friends; desires Franklin to lend them the protection of his name, should the fate of war make them prisoners.

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

Philadelphia. Concerning Mr. Deane's inflammatory address, published in the newspapers of December 5th; the influence it exerted on the public; his reply to it; the abuse he met with not only from the people but from Congress. Justifies his attack on Mr. Deane from the papers in his possession; the pains he took not to involve Franklin in this affair; has had an exceeding rough time of it, but the tide of public sentiment has turned in his favor. Sent in his resignation of Secretary to the Committee of Foreign affairs.

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

Other Descriptive Information: [Note on MS. by unknown hand. An unfair letter! Paine dismissed from his office as Secretary for using his position to publish the substance of secret despatches.]

Nantes. Congratulating Franklin on his appointment.

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

London. Their ardent desire to see him again; his Mrs. Baldwin's regular Sunday entertainment. Hopes his son has received the letters of recommendation sent by Franklin. The profile he alluded to is 2 1/2 inches long, of the Royal Manufactory of Sauve; Miss Watkins promises to kiss it the moment it comes to hand.

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

Moudon. His admiration for America; desires to settle there, preferably in Pennsylvania, with several farmers who will go over under his direction; wishes information as to the price of land or whether it is granted gratis. (In French.) A. Dr. of answer by Benjamin Franklin. That the lands in Pennsylvania not yet granted all belong to the Proprietary, Mr. Penn. That he sells them for £5, sterling, the 100 acres. A price so low that probably the gentlemen would chuse rather to purchase than to accept them as a gift. That no lands are given to encourage strangers to settle in that province. A good climate, good air, good soil, good government, good laws and liberty have been sufficient encouragements without hiring inhabitants by other gifts; and all these he will meet with, besides an honest, virtuous people, who receive strangers with a sincere welcome and will respect his talents.

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

L'Orient. Requesting instructions regarding the cargo of tobacco arrived from Virginia.

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

Altona. Asking Franklin's influence with Congress that she may obtain possession of her property. (In French.)

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

Explains the straits to which he and his family have been reduced by the pillage of his plantations near Boston and Charlestown by both armies in America. Begs Franklin to help him secure possession of his property. (In French.)

Philadelphia. Notification of bills of exchange furnished the States of New Hampshire, New Jersey and Virginia. Signed: Fra[nci]s Hopkinson. (In triplicate.)

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

A Brigadier-general in the service of the United States; has returned to France; sends Franklin certificates and testimonials given to him by Congress and the general officers of the army. (In French.)

Luxeuil. Desires Franklin to procure his son employment in America. (In French.)

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

Bordeaux. News of the arrival of various ships from America. South Carolina perfectly secure from any attempt of the enemy. The ships at Nantes loaded and ready to sail.

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

Bordeaux. Asking Franklin to give his decision in the case of a prize brigladen with fish and oil, whose sale was stopped by the Judge of the Admiralty; need of haste owing to the perishable quality of the cargo.

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

Amsterdam. Wrote him the year before, in June, with a request to forward to General Washington his letter concerning the whereabouts of Baron de Zedwitz, who owes him a large sum of money; desires to know if Franklin has received any information. (In French.) A. E. by Franklin. Sent his letter to America, but has heard nothing since.

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

Nantes. Thanking him for his readiness to release him from the duties imposed on his furniture by the Farmers-General; sends a list of the articles involved. Pleased with the appointment of the Alliance to convey their ships to America. Arrival of "La Bergère" with a cargo of tobacco.

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

L'Orient. The mystery so delicately mentioned in Franklin's favor of the 24th, he intended to explain much earlier; encloses a copy of the original paper; the subject was communicated to sundry members of Congress at the beginning of the war; after this misfortune of his life, was advised to retire incognito to America until the Admiralty Commission should arrive on the Island; everything changed by the revolution in America; appointments he received in the navy of the Colonies; his summary of his own character. Explains the affair of the pillage of Lord Selkirk's plate; his intention to restore it; believes Mr. Alexander to be his enemy; his indifference to spies. Congratulates Franklin on his appointment. Concerning the outfit of the "Poor Richard."  [Enclosure.] Account of the accidental killing of a mutinous sailor, by the master of West India ship [evidently John Paul Jones himself]; his actions, subsequent to this melancholy accident; reasons why he did not surrender himself for trial.

General physical description: A.L.S. 10p.

Other Descriptive Information: See also "John Paul Jones Commemoration at Annapolis, April 24, 1906.", Washington, 1907, p. 123 et seq. Printed in The Independent, April 12, 1906, P. 833.

Bordeaux. Wrote Franklin concerning the port duties charged on sundry articles shipped by the subjects of the United States. Asks him to obtain permission from the Minister for Messrs. Delap and himself to load the ship "Buckskin" with salt, free of duty. Offers to take any goods bound for Maryland.

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

Haguenau. In February of the proceeding year, sent Franklin a letter to forward to General Daniel Roberdeau, Member of Congress in the United States; having received no answer, encloses another, which he begs may be sent by a safe conveyance. (In French.)

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

Glad to hear of his welfare; neither of the drafts mentioned have appeared. Wishes they may live to meet when swords and spears are beat into plough shares and pruning hooks.

General physical description: L. 1p.

Frankfurt-on-the-Main. Franklin's acquaintance with the reasons for his coming to and remaining in Germany; is now about to return to America, unless Franklin can suggest some situation in which he can serve his country; if not, begs leave to carry Franklin's next despatches to Congress; this will perhaps entitle him to a free passage, an important point with him at present. Congratulates him on his appointment.

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

Bordeaux. News of the arrival of certain vessels with their prizes. Lack of success among the French privateers from these ports.

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

Nantes. General run of articles ordered from America. Letter he wrote Mr. Lee.

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

Paris. Have a bill of exchange drawn on Franklin, for which they desire his signature. (In French.)

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

Passy. Was disappointed when she heard Franklin's carriage go away. Had expected him to come in. Has been suffering from insomnia. Asks him to call soon. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L. 1p.

Brest. Can do nothing respecting their Swedish prize until he receives Franklin's positive orders concerning the disposal of the prisoners and the refitting and manning of his ship.

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

Copenhagen. Well pleased at the disposition of the Swedish Court towards the American cause; has had several conferences with the Prime Minister and the king; believes that through Sweden, Russia might be wrought upon to change her attitude. Is about to leave for Amsterdam, whence he means to sail for America; desires Franklin to send him word if he can employ him in any adequate or useful manner. Hints at the likelihood of a certain family sowing seeds of discord in America.

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

Dunkirk. Observes by Franklin's favor of the 28th ult. that he is waiting to hear from Congress before granting his request.

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Nantes. Enclosing a copy of his letter to Mr. Lee [of March 8] to which he has received no answer. Sorry to hear that M. Beaumarchais and the late Commissioners could not agree.

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

Requesting Franklin to accept the enclosed drafts. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L. 1p.

London. Introducing Mr. Hamilton, of Ireland, a friend of liberty, and a lover of science. Has often wished for an opportunity to converse, or even to write with freedom on the subject of a scheme once entertained by Franklin in his favor. Is just printing off a volume of a new work of experiments in various branches of natural philosophy; promises to send him a copy.

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

Paris. Desiring him to frank the accompanying letter. (In French.)

General physical description: L. 1p.

Paris. Related to Lord Arundel in England; has tried for six months, in vain, to obtain a position which will enable him to support his aged father; at present is only a common soldier; requests Franklin's protection; if this is refused, will be obliged to go to England and accept benefits from Lord Arundel. (In French.)

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

Solicits an answer to the letter he wrote some days before.

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

Nantes. Giving an account of his misfortunes since quitting St. Pierre, Martinique, in January, 1777, with a cagro bound for Charleston; twice he lost his vessel and twice he was imprisoned by the English; is now anxious to return to his wife and children at St. Pierre; sends Franklin a sum in silver of the United States and begs for an equivalent in French livres. (In French.)

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

Paris. Has heard of Franklin's success in curing several persons of the dropsy; begs to know the remedy. (In French.)

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

Requests his presence at the hotel of the Marquis de l'Aubespine, at the repeating of the discoveries made on the igneous fluid. New experiments with the electrical fluid will be performed.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed: Revue Histoire de la Revolution Française et de L'Empire, vol. 4, 360. APS Film 587

Naples. Pays Franklin extravagent compliments. Speaks of Franklin having introduced his grand-son to Voltaire, that he might say like Ovid did of Virgil; "Virgilium vidi." (In French.)

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

Montreuil. Desires to enter the American army and to spend the rest of his days in that country; hopes Franklin can procure him a commission.  [A.E. by Franklin.] Particularly instructed by Congress not to give encouragement to any persons desirous of serving in America as officers; abundance of officers in the country who cannot find employment.

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

Chaillot. Acknowledging Franklin's two letters; being employed in moving to new lodgings, cannot answer them for some days.

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

Paris. Encloses a letter from Mr. Haywood, which will explain all the particulars relative to the small globe which Franklin was interested in.

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

Paris. Sends Franklin his work, La Legislation Orientale. France worthy of the honor the United States has conferred on them. (In French.)

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

Paris. Deputed by his colleague, M. Anquetil Duperron, to present Franklin with his book, "Legislation Orientale." (In French.)

London. Expects to return to America and will stop over at Paris to see her old friend. Her ability as a skillful modeller in wax; asks Franklin's opinion as to her chances of exercising this art in Paris; hopes to meet with the same success which she has achieved in London.

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

Nantes. Has experienced the same trials as M. Marchant, whom Franklin sent to Dunkirk to command a frigate; begs for a letter of recommendation to some French agent at Nantes. (In French.)

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

The Hague. Arrival of M. Sturler and M. de Neufville; account of the time he spent with the latter. Has put in order the plan of the future treaty [between Holland and America]. (In French.)

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

Asking that the passports and the needful papers may be sent. Begs that Thomas Wilkinson, formerly pilot of the "Drake," may be included in the first exchange of prisoners.

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

Rochefort. Congratulating him on his appointment as Minister Plenipotentiary. Encloses two accounts which he begs him to settle. (In French.)

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

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Paris. The bust of Franklin is packed and ready; hardened it with wax, as desired; hopes it will arrive in good condition. (In French.)

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

Brest. Sends a list of the ship's company showing the smallness of his crew. Surprised and wounded at Franklin's remarks about incurring expenses, etc. Delay in arranging for the disposal of the mutineers; difficulty of procuring the necessary articles for rigging his ship; repairs at present in progress; after the mutineers are on shore, provided the crew be strong enough, will proceed wherever Mr. Schweighauser directs, be the consequence what it may.

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

Hopes that his latest attack of gout is now relieved. If weather is fine tomorrow "the unknown or anonymous person" will make experiments on the fire principle ("feu principe") at the residence of the Marquis de l'Aubespine. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L. 1p.

London. Laments the necessary interruption of their correspondence. Trusts he has recovered from his attack of gout. Their removal from Jermyn street to Bolton street; expects to spend the summer at Twyford. Her devotion to reading and drawing; has made no great progress in electricity since her instructor went away. Family news.

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

Kensington. Offered a chance by their friend "Saint Hutton" to get a letter to Franklin. Finds fault with him for remaining long enough in England to gain the love of some, and then quarreling with others to such fatal effect. Details all the news concerning his family.

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