Marseilles. Enclosing a memoir and various certificates [5p.] from persons in authority, setting forth his zeal as English interpreter at Marseilles; his efforts to aid all Americans stranded in that port, and his desire and fitness for the position of American Consul at Marseilles. Requests Franklin to obtain a permit which will allow Charles Adam Duff to remain some time in Marseilles. (In French.)

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

Geneva. Account of his and Benny [Franklin Bache]'s success in their studies; prizes they will receive from the hands of the President of the College; hopes for peace and a speedy return to his native country.

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

Custrin. Begs that the annexed letter may be forwarded to Congress; has already directed several in the same manner to his son, who is a general officer in the service of the United States, without receiving any answer; begs a line of explanantion from Dr. Franklin. (In German). See LIX, 46 for an English translation.

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

Custrin. Begs that the annexed letter may be forwarded to Congress; has already directed several in the same manner to his son, who is a general officer in the service of the United States, without receiving any answer; begs a line of explanantion from Dr. Franklin. English translation. For German version, see XXVII, 2.

Paris. Desiring to know if the American ship Washington has sailed; M. de Veimerange wishes information about it. He and Madame De Corny hope Franklin will choose an early date to drink tea with them.

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

Saint Florentin. Begging him to forward the enclosed reply to Lord George Fox whom he hears has left France for England. (In French.)

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

Caen. Informing Franklin that certain records of the Province of New York were sent by Samuel Bayard on board an English ship and are now in the Tower of London; though useless to Great Britain now that peace is declared, believes they must be of great importance to New York. Congratulates Franklin on the happy issue and wishes him every blessing in the future.

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

Philadelphia. Introducing William Wood, a connection of Franklin's old friend Mr. Thomas Bond and the Newbolds of New Jersey, who is endeavoring in a commercial way to increase his fortune. Reminds Franklin of Mr. Clarkson's request as to the possibility of obtaining a complete set of the Encyclopaedia.

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

L'Orient. Acknowledging Franklin's despatches with the money; expects to sail in the morning; sorry he could not carry the news of peace as expected.

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

Mar D'Azil. One of five or six young men who desire to go to Boston and establish themselves in business; their families are poor and unable to furnish them with means to carry out their plan; desires to know if Congress offers any encouragement to would-be citizens. (In French.)

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

Paris. Desiring Franklin to name a time when he may have the pleasure of an interview. (In French.)

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

Bordeaux. Reminding him of his promise to give them a letter of recommendation to some of his friends in Philadelphia or Boston provided he received a letter from Dr. Thomas Percival, certifying on their identity; enclosing Dr. Percival's letter [1p.] as well as one from their brother Joseph Hill, of Manchester [1p.]; have taken their passage on the American ship Minerva.

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

Lyons. Read with delight the first laws drawn up by Franklin for Pennsylvania; sends him the first two volumes of his "Dictionnaire de Jurisprudence et des Arrets "; refers him to certain articles which he thinks may prove specially interesting. (In French.)

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

London. Positive orders from the Admiralty for all American prisoners to be sent to Morlaix, where they wish the English prisoners to be awaiting them; hopes something will occur to clear Congress of having refused to comply with the agreement made in England for the exchange of Lieutenant-Colonel Tarleton, Simcoc and Captain MacLean, for whom they will release any officers in New York. Desires the earliest intelligence of the ultimatum.

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

London. Has been at the Secretary's Office relative to the exchange of prisoners; the Admiralty ordered vessels to depart immediately with all American prisoners; these prisoners are to be sent to Morlaix where he desires Dr. Franklin to send the English prisoners. (Press copy of an extract.)

General physical description: L. 1p.

Valenciennes. Will send him certain samples of his manufactures which he begs may be sent with Franklin's recommendation to the the most reputable merchants in America and to American manufacturers in certain French towns; when peace is declared, desires the position of paymaster. (In French.)

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

Dunkirk. Thomas Connelly, an American taken prisoner by a Guernsey corsair on his passage from L'Orient to Philadelphia; his escape from an English prison and his arrival in France; advanced him a certain sum of money on Franklin's account. (In French.) A. E. by Dr. Franklin. Give him five louis, taking his notes, etc., and direct him to go via Orleans.

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

Paris. Sending Franklin a letter arrived from Naples. (In French.)

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

Nantes. Sending enclosed, letters to Lord Shelburne and Mr. Vaughan; thinks the subject worth a national claim; begs Franklin to add a line to his letter to Lord Shelburne.

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

Bordeaux. Arrival of the Don Galvez from Salem, which she left December 1st.; at that time, M. de. Vandreuil with the fleet remained at Boston and did not expect to sail untill the end of the month. Fresh cruelties committed by the Indians on the back settlements near Sunbury.

Nantes. Concerning a debt owing him by one Fritz Sellier who left for Boston and has not since been heard from; begs for information of his present whereabouts. (In French.)

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

Galicia. Begs Franklin to procure him a suitable and remunerative occupation in America. (In Latin.)

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

Passy. Writes on behalf of M. [Louis] de Boislandry, merchant of L'Aigle, who desires an interview with Franklin. (In French.)

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

Paris. Sends the subjoined memoir of the Maritime Society of Prussia; hopes he will read and answer it to prove that he has fulfilled his commission. (In French.)

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

Paris. M. [Alexandre Théodore Brongniart, of the Royal Academy of Architecture, has had an impression struck off of the medal intended to commemorate the Union of America and France; their wish to present this to Franklin in person; begs for an audience on Thursday. (In French.)

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

Paris. Desiring a passport for England via Calais.

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

Sorry they cannot dine with him.

Rouen. Hopes to wait on him in Paris with a copy of his work [de la Legislature Criminelle]; desired to bring out especially the vices of the criminal legislation of England. (In French.)

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

Paris. Thanks Franklin for lending him Abbé Raynal's book which he read with interest. Will return Abbé Raynal's letter to Franklin in a few days. (In French.)

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

Paris. Preferring his claim for three months' wages and his share of the prize-money during his service as a volunteer on board the American frigate Providence in the fall of 1778; enclosing a letter from Louvel [1p.], Agent at Paimboeuf, certifying his statements. In French. See also: XXVII, 86.

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

Marseilles. Wishes to know if an American will be permitted to establish a business house in Lisbon.

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

Paris. Sending the enclosed memoir [1p.] from le Sieur Nivière, who desires to obtain the post of Consul at Lyons; a man of merit. (In French.)

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

Lyons. Concerning a plan on the part of himself and two others to establish a silk manufactory in America; desires his advice. (In French.)

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

Versailles. Sending him a copy of a memoir from Messrs. Faure, Donneau and Co., of Marseilles, owners of the ship L'Élégante; Franklin has been fully informed of the details of this affair and can therefore judge of the justice of the demand for indemnity; begs Franklin to use his influence to procure this firms their just dues; thinks it unjust that French merchants should be the unfortunate victims of such reprehensible conduct as that of the commander of the militia at "Carlerscreck." (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Paris. Inconsolable at missing Franklin's visit; desired greatly to see him and congratulate him on the happy peace; requests his and his grandson's presence at a musicale she gives on the 30th. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Paris. Reasons why he has not been to Passy; begs Franklin to name a day when he will dine with Madame Le Roy and himself. (In French.)

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

Paris. Sending a specimen of the new metal, used for sheathing vessels; description of the nails which it is fastened. Sending also a curious stone found in Sicily; use made of it by the inhabitants; process by which the bitumen is removed; enclosing another copy of his work on "La Pouzzolane" which he begs may be sent to the person in charge of the ports of public works in America.

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

Montargis. Thanks him for accepting the dedication of his work; will comply with the conditions dictated by Franklin's modesty and delicacy. (In French.)

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

Acknowledging with gratitude Franklin's permission to dedicate his book to him. In French. In duplicate. (See also: XL, 30)

Acknowledging with gratitude Franklin's permission to dedicate his book to him. In French. In duplicate. (See also: XL, 26)

Hanover. Enclosing a memoir [4p.] which he begs Franklin to place before the Congress with a favorable recommendation; the advantages of a commercial alliance between Germany and America; superior position of Hamburg as a residence for an accredited agent of the United States; applies for such a position. (In French.)

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

Fontenay-le-Comte. Writes on behalf of Frenchman, le Sieur François Gray [?] who deserted his regiment in France, and took up his residence in Philadelphia; certain sums due him by inheritance which the Government thinks he should forfeit as a deserter; begs Franklin to procure his pardon from the French Government in order that he may enter into possession of his just inheritance. (In French.)

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

Paris. Concerning a bill for groceries bought by M. Duchemin for Dr. Franklin's use. (In French.)

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

Congratulating Franklin on the great part he has played in America's independence; desires to be a witness of all the homage which his countrymen will render to his heroic virtues. In French.

Paris. Franklin's country knows how to appreciate his great services; in case America should desire to leave to posterity a monument to this glorious event or one to those patriots who have sacrificed their lives in the cause, begs Franklin to employ his talents. (In French)

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

Paris. Offering his verses in honor of the peace; placed Franklin's name beside those of Louis XVI and de Vergennes; enumerates Franklin's great achievements. (In French.)

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

Strasbourg. Begging Franklin to forward the enclosed letter to his father. (In French.)

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

Niort Castle. Natives of Massachusetts and followers of the sea; taken prisoners by an English privateer and carried into New York, where they were kept eight months on board a prison ship and then sent to England; on their arrival, they chose, rather than go on board a man-of-war or into prison, to take passage on board a vessel bound for the West Indies; this ship captured by a French man-of-war; in spite of being Americans they were conveyed to a French prison; begs Franklin to obtain their release.

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

Paris. Sending two new proofs of the medal; points out certain imperfections which will be corrected. Reminds Franklin of his promise to tell him what should be written on the lower part of the medal. (In French.)

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

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Paris. Delights at America's successes. (In French.) A.E. By Dr. Franklin. Is sensibly touched by his kind expressions. It is the work of God and the King of France. (In French.)

Philadelphia. As soon as his letter by Miss [S.] Beckwith was received, she and Mr. Bache waited on her and requested her to stay with them till she could be agreeably settled; promises that she shall never want warm friends in America.

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

Paris. Congratulating Franklin on the independence of the United states and sending him the annexed letter forwarded from London. (In French.)

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

Congratulating him on the approaching peace and begging him to dine with them on the 27th. (In French.)

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Deux-ponts. Desires to become a citizen of the United States, and to find some useful employment; begs Franklin to put him in the way of obtaining his passage over. (In French.)

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

Mill Prison. Describing the wretched condition of his fellow prisoners; the French, Dutch and Spanish receive clothes and money, but the poor Americans are given nothing; there are 160 men all told and one half are without shoes and stockings.

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

Philadelphia. Kindness of Mr. and Mrs. Bache; happy in finding that her scheme cannot fail of success; describes Franklin's four grandchildren.

Asks Franklin to send him for translation the discourse which he is reported to have made to the King. (In French.)

Bordeaux. Concerning his project of establishing a sugar-refinery at Philadelphia; desires to know if Congress will defray certain expenses and grant certain liberties. (In French.)

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

Nantes. His father staying with him; expects to wait on Franklin shortly. Acknowledging his note to Lord Shelburne. Just received the news of peace.

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

Nantes. Introducing his friend Major Samuel White, who is in the business of obtaining passports for the American ships outward bound.

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

London. Waited on the Secretary of State with the discharge of the officers, and obtained his consent for the cartel vessel to go to L'Orient. Congratulating him on the glorious and honorable termination of the war. Reminds him of his promise to sketch out the wisest and best conduct for England to pursue with respect to America, after independence is acknowledged. Desires to enter into commercial relations with America; wishes a pass for his vessel called the Mary, and begs Mr. W[illiam] T[emple] Franklin to procure him one from the Spanish and French Ministers; apprehensions of her being captured before hostilities finally cease.

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

Nantes. Announcing his safe arrival after a passage of twenty days. Congratulating him on the good news of peace.

Lyons. Concerning a letter received from Mr. John Hoskins Stone, merchant in Annapolis, Maryland, with an invoice of goods; desire to know if they may place confidence in this gentleman and execute his orders. (In French.)

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

Dunkirk Gaol. Advised not to desist in his petition to Franklin, who can procure him his enlargement; can prove that he is a native of New London.

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

Forbach. Sending Franklin his congratulations and those of the Comtesse de Forbach on the approaching peace. A few lines of affection and admiration in the Countess' hand. (In French.)

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

Paris. Congratulates Franklin on the signing of the preliminaries of peace, and on the independence of America; encloses a letter of congratulation to the President of Congress; hopes this proof of his attachment to America will be as acceptable as the one he rendered at Yorktown. Wishes to send him also one of his memoirs on the naval battle of April 12th to prove his blamelessness in the affair. (In French.)

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

Vienna. Account of an experiment in electricity; desires to dedicate his work to Franklin; has received a request from the Great Duke of Russia for a copy of the French edition and the German translation. Desires information of a machine which raises water by means of a rope. Begs Franklin to look over the letters of a Mr. Valltravers who is in desperate need of some employment. Advice how to treat his attacks of gout; published in Latin some years before a dissertation on how to treat gout, gravel, etc., translated from Dr. [Nathaniel] Hulme [Nieuwe, veilige en gemaklijke manier, om den steen (etc.). Rotterdam, 1778], explains his theory. Attitude of England towards his country; England's policy in granting independence to America is to better crush France. Printed, in part, in Hale's Franklin in France, II, 254.

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

Brieg. Sends him nine treatises on the valuation of gold coins throughout the states of Europe; has fifty-three more treatises which he will send also if Franklin desires it; has been engaged on this work for twenty-five or thirty years; believes this knowledge of the comparative values of various moneys will probably be of great advantage to a growing commercial power like America; applies to Franklin to render him assistance to get his works printed. (In German.)

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

Occupied for thirty years in making comparative tables of the monies of Europe; sends Franklin nine of these tables, which he begs him to introduce into the United States; hopes to realize enough from them to print the remaining fifty-three tables. In French.

Nantes. Desires to know if the prohibition on English goods in America ceases with the declaration of peace; also, if tobacco already imported into France will be received in England. Questions of returning to England the few prisoners still in Nantes.

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

L'Orient. Congratulating him on the independence of America. Desires passports from the British Minister so that several American vessels in the harbor may sail without delay; gives a list of the ships; all carry public supplies; importance of getting them to America before the shipments from England arrive.

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

Paris. Expressing great regret at being obliged to leave Paris without paying his respects to Franklin; except on one occasion which, owing to the drunkenness of his coachman, was at a very improper hour.

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

Paris. Desires to know if Franklin can provide for the payment of Mr. Johnson's bills, in case he accepts them.

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

Paris. From Ireland; ask permission to pay their respects to him before leaving Paris.

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

Versailles. Hopes Franklin has regained health. Asks him to accept as a gift the portrait of the Archbishop of Paris which will soon be engraved and delivered to him. In French

Philadelphia. Recommending to Franklin's notice his son, Andrew Pettit.

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

Paris. Regretting their inability to accept his invitation for Sunday. Enclose a list of books which they desire returned.

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

Paris. M. de Labarre, desires to go to America under Franklin's protection; M. and Mme. la Vicomtesse de la Herreria are much interested in him; trusts Franklin will oblige them in this matter. Her health still delicate; begs Franklin to come and see her. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Paris. The [Masonic] Brotherhood of the Nine Sisters desire to send a deputation to Franklin to felicitate him on the approaching peace. In French

Lisbon. The Vice-Consul of France at the Island of Fayal, desires reimbursement for expenses he incurred on behalf of five Americans whom he sent back to their native country; mentions the names of people in Passy at whose houses he had the pleasure of meeting Franklin. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Bruges. Intention of their firm to sent some vessels to America for the purposes of trade; apply to Franklin for some information, especially as to the name of trustworthy American firms.

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

Brussels. Congratulating him on the independence of America, and his glorious part in the great event. Their desire to establish commercial relations with America; if this plan is practicable, begs Franklin to recommend some firm in Boston or Philadelphia to whom they can consign their vessels. (In French.)

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

Paris. Desiring to know if he received two new proofs of the medal, as well as that with the head of liberty; reminding him that he has not yet stated what he desires engraved at each side. (In French.)

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

Marseilles. Hope of obtaining the considerable sum due him from South Carolina; now that peace has been declared, hopes America will satisfy the creditors who came to her aid in time of trouble; desires to know whether the debt will be paid in goods or land. (In French.)

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

Nantes. Recommending to Franklin President Wheelock and his brother.

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

Nantes. Introducing the Hon. John Wheelock, President of Dartmouth College, who has come to Europe to obtain donations for an institution of learning.

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

Passy. Proposition for furnishing table supplies and catering for Dr. Franklin. (In French.)

General physical description: Mem. 2p.

Invitation to a concert at the Concert des Amateurs, where Franklin would be the guest of honor. Two entrance tickets attached. In French

Bordeaux. Desires to establish a glass-works in America; willing to undertake the expense if Congress will accord him all the privileges and facilities in their power. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Paris. Asks him to send any letters for her by bearer.

Paris. His delight at America's independence; disappointed that Canada was not united as a fourteenth province; indignant at the boundary line being drawn at Lat. 41° N.; explains the value to America of the Great Lakes and Lake Champlain; desires an interview on the subject with Franklin and Adams. Lands he owns near Crown Point, extending to Lake George and including Ticonderoga; hopes Franklin will uphold these claims before Congress. (In French.)

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

Paris. Enclosing the power of attorney to be certified; dictates a simple form which he can use.

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

Nantes. Debt owing them by the State of Virginia through the agency of M. Penct; encloses a memoir [2p.] which will give him an exact idea of the entire transaction; begs him to appoint a commission to look into their titles; much further delay in the payment of this sum will result in their ruin; will suspend all legal proceedings until they hear his decision in the matter. (In French.)

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

Vernon. Desires Franklin at least to indicate the cheapest route to America, as well as the most temperate climate in which to settle. (In French.)

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

Amsterdam. Mr. [Robert] Morris's bill was paid and another was drawn on Dr. Franklin for their reimbursement. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Paris. Interested in a steel-works near Paris; desires to know if there is any market for this product in America. (In French.)

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

Paris. Desires Franklin to forward any letters addressed to Miss Laurens to his care; accident which delayed the party's journey to London.

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

Dunkirk. Account of their firm; desires him to recommend them to some good houses at Boston, Charleston, Philadelphia and New York, and to appoint Philip or Joseph Connelly Consul at Dunkirk.

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

Paris. Begging for letters of recommendation on behalf of a merchant-captain in Havre-de-Grace, who is about to sail for Philadelphia. (In French.)

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

Paris. Regrets that she must see Franklin eight days later than she had expected. (In French.)

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

Hanau. Spent a considerable time in America and desires to return there and enter army. (In French.)

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

Bellfort. Congratulations on the independence of America. Sends an essay of his, entitled "Le Royaume Imaginaire." (In French.)

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

L'Orient. Desiring information concerning M. Loch, whether his present wife is living and when the marriage took place; one of his parishioners, Mlle. Desbois, thought for a long time to be the wife of M. Loch, denies this fact and is desirous of accepting an offer of marriage; cannot perform the ceremony until he receives the desired information. (In French.)

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

Calais. Congratulates him on the declaration of peace. Introduced himself to Mr. Oswald on his passage through Calais and asked him England's intentions as regarded the ruined planters of Barbadoes; expects no redress of a public nature and despairs of even a private one; wishes to be put in the way of earning a livelihood.

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

Paris. Begs for recommendations among Franklin's acquaintance. (In French.)

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

Writes again about a claim based on his sevice to the Americans (see also: XXVII, 30). In French.

Paris. Congratulates him on the peace. Begs him to accede to the prayers of M. Gastellier. (In French.)

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

Neufchatel. He and his associates are the founders and directors of a printing house; liberty of the press enjoyed in Switzerland; begs Franklin to recommend his firm to the leading libraries in America. (In French.)

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

Versailles. Concerning the loan of six millions of livres which the king proposes to grant to Congress. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Hanover. Proposes a German regiment for the use of America and to recruit it mainly from the Germans who will return from service in that country; the details of his plan; asks for Franklin's endorsement. (In French.) A.E. by Dr. Franklin. The United States will probably not keep up a standing army; most of the Germans likely to settle in America rather than return to Europe; has no authority to set on foot the negotiations he suggests.

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

Bremen. Has been established in Bremen for nearly twenty years and has dealt extensively in linen and other merchandise for exportation; his present intention to send a vessel laden with merchandise to Boston and to make the voyage himself as supercargo; begs for a letter of recommendation to the President of Congress.

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

Versailles. Sends him a copy of a letter just received from le Marquis de Castrics [2p.] , narrating the indecent manner in which four distinguished French officers were treated by Captain Thomas Smith of the privateer, "General Garveret"; hopes Franklin will use his authority to punish the offenders. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Naples. A member of the first Parliament of the present King of England where his name appears in the list of those who voted for the repeal of the Stamp Act; congratulates Franklin on the happy conclusion of the war. Desires the position of Consul in one of the ports of Italy. Begs him to forward the enclosed letter to Mr. Wharton.

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

Paris. The boundaries between the American and English possessions; expresses himself as quite satisfied. Reminds him of his promise to bring the affair of his American possessions to the notice of Congress. (In French.)

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

Vienna. Named his son Benjamin Silas Arthur in honor of Franklin and his colleagues, Deane and Lee. His attachement and admiration for Franklin and America. Desires the address of merchants at Boston, Philadelphia, New York and Charleston. (In French.)

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

Sends by the Marquis Dusaillant (son-in-law of the Marquis de Mirabeau) his little work dedicated to Franklin. (In French.)

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

Bordeaux. Desire to know whether it is necessary to have a particular passport for their vessel, which is about to sail for New England.

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

Paris. Sends the rough draft of a French letter [2p.] which he has written for Franklin; feels that he failed to speak as befitted the liberator of America. Apologizes for not asking Franklin to dine with other members of the Lodge of the Nine Sisters. (In French.)

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

Paris. Presumes Franklin failed to receive his last letter, asking if there was any market for steel in America. (In French.)

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

Fiume. Begging Franklin to grant him the position of American Consul or Agent at any sea-port he may be pleased to name.

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

Chateau de Pierre Encize. Sends him an ode on peace, also an account on himself [2p.], the reason for his present captivity and his hopeless state of health. (In French.)

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

Inviting Dr. Franklin to dine at the house of Count de Maillebois where he will meet Mr. O'Connell. (In French.)

Inviting Dr. Franklin to dine at the house of Count de Maillebois where he will meet Mr. O'Connell. (In French.)

Hirschberg. Begs Franklin to recommend him to those American merchants who trade in linens. (In French.)

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

Paris. Requests a quarter of an hour's audience on Friday morning about some business.

Paris. Desires to go to America. Is a watch maker. (In French.)

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

Ostend. Desiring to send over several vessels to Boston or Philadelphia and form an establishment there; their agent in Philadelphia, Rodolph Tillier, obtained from Mr. Adams the best letters of recommendation. (In French.)

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

Reminding Franklin of Count de Maillebois' invitation to dinner. (In French.)

Paris. Will break a previous engagement to wait on him the following Sunday.

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

Paris. Inquires if it is true that the United States grants large tracts of land on advantageous terms to those who will cultivate them. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Paris. Dr. Gastellier desires to know if Franklin will accept the dedication of his book; speaks in the highest terms of this physician. (In French.)

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

Paris. Request for a pass.

Austria. German by birth. Served in the Austrian army. Begs Franklin to procure him some suitable position in America. (In Latin.)

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

Paris. Accepting his invitation for dinner on Sunday.

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

Port Louis. Desire to obtain for Port Louis the privilege of trading with the United States; they have written on this subject to the Marquis de Castries. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Nantes. Sending him the proceedings relative to certain prizes. (In French.)

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

Paris. Enclosing a letter from Mr. [William] Hodgson. Lord Surr[e]y talked of as Ambassador to America. Report of Mr. [Henry] Laurens's intended arrival in Paris on the 11th inst.

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

London. Mr. Mace, Secretary to Mr. Murray during his Embassy to Constantinople, desires to be employed by the United States as Ambassador to the Porte, as Secretary to the Embassy, or Consul in Europe.

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

Bruges. Enthuses over the establishment of peace and the crowning of Franklin's labors; wishes him a long life and happiness. (In French.)

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

Dublin. Requesting a passport for their ship which will be ready to sail in sixteen or eighteen days. Thinks it will be necessary for the commerce of the United States to have a Consul at Dublin; offer themselves.

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

Bayonne. Never doubted the success of America from the moment of her Treaty of Alliance with France. Advantages of the port of Bayonne as a center of trade with the United States. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

Bordeaux. Wrote December 10th asking for a passport for his vessel Le Grand d'Estaing; imagines the peace will enable him to dispense with this precaution; wishes to know if an English passport is necessary.

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

Vannes. Has forgotten his father's address, so begs Franklin to forward him the enclosed letter. (In French.)

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

Their intention, now that peace is declared, to send vessels to America with a rich cargo; desire a letter of recommendation to the house of Messrs. Bache and Shee; advisability of sending their ship under the American flag. In French.

Reichenweyr, Upper Alsace. Concerning the cultivation of the vine. Accompanied by a French essay on same subject, addressed to M. Joly de Fleury, Director-General of Finances.

General physical description: A.L.S. 12p.

Dunkirk. Reminding him of his promise to give them one of the hundred passports he expects from London together with a letter of recommendation for Messrs. Bache and Shee at Philadelphia; determined to hasten the departure of their vessel, the Franklin, which only waits for the desired passport. A.E. by Dr. Franklin. Will make a letter of recommendation to Messrs. Bache and Shee and send it with the passport.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Sending Mr. Benjamin Vaughan's bill. Mr. Thomas Barclay's accounts. In French.

Orleans. Sending a bill for the expenses incurred in forwarding various boxes to Dr. Franklin; desires to know whether a red box marked B.F., contents unknown, is intended for him. (In French.)

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

Reason why he wrote Franklin regarding the means of exporting steel to America. Slanders against him by Mr. William Alexander; defends himself from such an attack. His high opinion of [Comte] de Benyowsky. (In French.)

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

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Paris. Begging Franklin to name her husband American Agent at Marseilles. (In French.)

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

Hopes Franklin will accept the work he sends; ardently desirous that his scheme for the liquidation of a state's debt may be of use to America. (In French.)

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

Anvers. Desires to go to Philadelphia, Boston or Charleston, and Practise as an architect; begs Franklin to grant him a free passage. (In French.)

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

Bremen. Delighted at America's independence; their commercial relations with the United States; expect to send a vessel there in three weeks; their partners are Mr. Henry Talla and Mr. Arnold Delius; refers Franklin to the latter's letter of the 7th inst.; desire letters of introduction and recommendation, especially to Congress, in order that they may receive protection and consideration. A.E. by Dr. Franklin. The inhabitants of North America accustomed to treat strangers with hospitality and kindness; a recommendation to the Governor to protect them is neither necessary nor usual; encloses a letter to friends who will give Mr. Delins any advice a stranger may need.

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

Paris. His promise to grant them letters of recommendation to Boston and Philadelphia; they are about to go to America on business.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Glasgow. Desires his opinion as to what merchandise of Ireland, Scotland and Great Britain will have the best chance of selling in America; mentions certain fabrics which will be in great demand during the summer season; if he needs a pass to ship these articles, begs Franklin to send him one.

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

Requesting him to return to the writer his letter for Chevalier de Chastellux, which he will deliver in person. In French.

Paris. Offers to send him his history on the beginning of the world and of men, proved by the agreement between the laws of physics and the book of Genesis. (In French.)

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

Edinburgh. His desire to promote the emigration of certain of his countrymen to the United States.

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

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Works (Sparks, IX, 486; Bigelow, VIII, 258).

Marseilles. Delighted at the approaching peace. Recommending M. Conclair for the position of Consul at Marseilles. (In French.)

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

Marseilles. Asking for the position of Consul at Marseilles. (In French.)

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

Stolberg. Interested in the manufacture of various articles in brass; inquires if there is any market for these wares in America. (In French.)

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

Vienna. Congratulating him on the glorious success of all his labors; offers various suggestions which he believes will be of use to the United States; will procure all these advantages for America as soon as he is authorized to do so by Congress. Presents the application of an old friend of his, an eminent surveyor and engineer, who desires a commission from Congress to employ his squadron of four ships on a voyage of discovery on their behalf; what he would require of Congress in return for his services. In duplicate (see also: XXVII, 129).

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

Vienna. Congratulating him on the glorious success of all his labors; offers various suggestions which he believes will be of use to the United States; will procure all these advantages for America as soon as he is authorized to do so by Congress. Presents the application of an old friend of his, an eminent surveyor and engineer, who desires a commission from Congress to employ his squadron of four ships on a voyage of discovery on their behalf; what he would require of Congress in return for his services. In duplicate (see also: XXVII, 128).

Vienna. Desiring Franklin to furnish him with the names of various reliable firms in Boston, Philadelphia and New york with which they may enter into commercial relations. (In French. In duplicate.)

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

Ganges. Enclosing a letter for Miss Laurens. Recommends M. Marc-Antoine Bazile for the position of Consul at Languedoc. Signed: "Pomaret." (In French.)

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

St. Malo. Concerning certain bills of exchange paid by the State of South Carolina in exchange for certain goods sent to Charleston; desires to know the value in French money of these bills. (In French.)

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

Pisa. Congratulating him on the decision of the late contest, and wishing him all future prosperity and happiness. The severity of her fortune will never permit of her returning to England. Acknowledging Franklin's kindness in honoring her recommendation of Dr. and Miss Burrows; heard from the latter that Franklin mentioned his intention of sending her a sufficient sum to enable her to take her little helpless family to England; fears his letter on this subject may have miscarried; however, does not wish to solicit pecuniary favors; is accustomed to poverty herself and only worries about the future of her children.

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

Ostend. Desires his opinion as to the advisability of sending to America any goods of English manufacture; asks for a pass which will insure their safety on arrival. Requested by the Chief Magistrates of Ostend to inform Franklin that every encouragement and facility will be granted to American trade in Belgium. A.E. by Dr. Franklin. Cannot advise him to send any British goods to America till he hears that the trade is open; acknowledging his offers of services and glad to hear of the Magistrates' good will.

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

Marseilles. The manner in which the Captain of their vessel had been obliged to make very disadvantageous terms after selling his cargo; thinks now that peace is declared and things readjusted, some compensation is due them. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

Paris. Reminds Franklin of her request for a Consulship for her husband; begs him to write to Congress on the subject; applies to him as she would to her father. (In French.)

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

La Rochelle. Is about to send a vessel to Chesapeake Bay for purposes of trade; if it is necessary to have a passport in order to unload his cargo, begs Franklin to send him one. (In French.)

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

London. Has just made up her packet for America, which goes by a faithful servant of Governor Franklin's; present address of the Governor; his work on behalf of the Tories; his health bad and he looks old. News of her own son Joseph being cast away near Boston in the ship Argo. Hopes to see Franklin in Philadelphia that summer. Her righteous indignation at the Parliament in England; they adopt the faults of George and Charlotte. Great reception which Franklin would meet with if he came to London. Messages to his grandson. All the wise and prudent wait for the season to set out for America.

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

Nantes. Enclosing a letter from [Tristram] Dalton, of Newburyport, asking for a larger allowance from Government for the brig Fair Play.

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

Requests a letter of introduction for Mr. John Shaw, a merchant who is going to Teneriffe for a cargo of wines which he will take from there to Philadelphia and other ports. (In French.)

Paris. Her husband is a master tailor and is unable to pay his debts; her child of fourteen months often wants the necessaries of life; begs Franklin to arrange for them to go to America where she and her husband can find work. (In French.)

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

Dunkirk. Offering his services as American Consul at Dunkirk. (In French.)

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

Invites Franklin to dine with him and Chevalier de Chastellux. Sends a copy of a translation of Lord -----'s speech. (In French.)

Champlitte. Sends Dr. Franklin a military song in honor of King Louis, Washington and Franklin and requests the latter to forward a medal of Henri IV of France to General Washington. (In French.)

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

The advantages to the United States of having a free trading port in the Province of Saintonge, France; location of the port of Oleron in said province, near the town of Marennes, and its natural advantages and facilities for trade; offers to give his services free to the United States as Consul at the said port and town. (In French.)

General physical description: D.S. 4p.

London. Complains at having been made to pay £23 for a pass for his ship Mary; consults Franklin about the advisability of sending their cargo before a Treaty of Commerce is settled; loss which a delay will mean to them; suggests that a letter to Congress in their favor might do away with any danger of seizure or confiscation. State of English politics; the Shelburnites completely routed; thinks this will make no difference to America; Lord Shelburne's lack of friends.

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

London. Terms of the peace not approved in England. His sympathy with England's present principles and his belief in the ultimate improvement of those who remain in office. Expects Franklin to visit him in London; has his apartments all prepared. Asks for a letter on behalf of Mr. Joshua Grigby, Jr., who, notwithstanding his considerable advantages of birth and fortune, intends going out to settle in America. Requests a second letter for Mr. John Darby, a relative of his own and Admiral Darby; will be very angry if Johnson did not get the Philosophical books Franklin wanted. Jack Lee execrates the peace and talks of "our fine fleet." Report that Franklin abuses England as much as ever he did during the war; his answer to all such accusations.

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

Other Descriptive Information: Printed, in part, in Works (Sparks, IX, 489; Bigelow, VIII, 261).

Hildesheim. Congratulates Franklin on the glorious peace and sends him a Latin inscription for the statue of the King of France which is to be erected in Philadelphia. (In French.)

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

Vienna. Hears that Franklin is certainly coming to Vienna; points out the most comfortable mode of travelling; wishes he were to accompany Franklin through Italy. Franklin's important share in the revolution and his present triumph over certain English statesmen. America's next danger will be internal disunion. Desire of many persons to settle there; would like to do so himself had his capital invested with Mr. [Samuel] Wharton turned out as he expected; cannot believe that Mr. Wharton is such a mean sharper; account of the contradictory letters written him by Mr. Coffyn and Dr. Bancroft. Describes a business transaction with Mr. [Jonathan] Williams, [Jr.]; begs Franklin's consideration of these business matters. M. Le Bègue [de Presle]'s delay in regard to the printing of his work.

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

Grasse. Desires Franklin to obtain from the King the freedom of the port of Antibes in favor of the United States of America; the advantages offered by this port for a commerce between France and America. (In French.)

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

Tonneins. Desires to know in what manner the officers attached to the American service will be treated; entered the army in 1776 as Lieutenant-Colonel and only returned to France two months before to re-establish his health. (In French.)

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

Sends a letter from his friends at Leghorn. Hopes Franklin will see that their request is complied with. (In French.)

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

Deux-Ponts. Congratulates Franklin on having created a great Nation and given back to the other hemisphere their natural rights. As the editor of the Ancient Classical Writers, desires to know if Franklin approves of these works, and if he will mention some agent who will facilitate their sale in America. (In French.)

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

Richmond, Surrey. Congratulations on the peace. Remarks on the condition and prospects of the United States. His deed to Harvard College. His project of making a tour of America.

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

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Works (Sparks, IX, 491).

Philadelphia. Congratulating him on the peace and asking him to forward the enclosed.

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

Paris. A work written by an intimate friend, entitled "The Eagle and the Owl," contains an article which concerns Franklin and which he hopes will prove worthy of perusal. (In French.)

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

Paris. Desiring Franklin to see his friend, M. Gallard de Bayonne. It was his brother for whom he asked the Consulship at Bayonne; his little wife pretty well but she would be still better if she could see Franklin more often. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Bordeaux. Desires to know whether his plan of establishing a sugar refinery in America is a hazardous enterprise or not. (In French.)

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

If Franklin still desires to open a printing establishment in America, will come to Paris with M. Fournier [le jeune] and talk over the plan. (In French.)

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

Paris. Sending his work which contains an account that may interest him of the lightning-rod of St. Omer. (In French.)

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

Theze. Desires Franklin to procure from the King letters of rehabilitation, so that he may be reinstated in his old position. (In French.)

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

College de Lisieux. Sending his ode on peace; has omitted one verse out of consideration for Franklin's modesty; begs Franklin to procure him a position. (In French.)

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

On England's defeat by the American Colonies and their independence. In French. In verse

Paris. Congratulating him on the peace. He and Madame Bachelier desire Franklin's presence at dinner. (In French.)

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

Montargis. His gratitude for the kind manner in which Franklin received the dedication of his book. (In French.)

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

Paris. Had no doubt, on coming to Paris, that Franklin would endorse his application for indemnity; has had no dinner for two days; hopes Franklin will put him in the way of returning to America.

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

Recommending the son of the French Consul at Rome for a consulship in that city. (In French.)

Brussels. Acknowledging Franklin's kind approval of his plan; surprised that the copies have not come to hand. (In French.)

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

Dessau. Intends writing a book which will contain an enumeration of all the productions of the United States and which will show the economic condition of that country; it will be on the same plan as his work on the productions of Europe. Desires any advice and information he will communicate on this subject. (In French.)

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

Nantes. Reported that Franklin is looking for workmen who will make cotton fabrics in America. Offers his services as well as those of two of his friends; if he receives a favorable reply, will unfold his plan in detail. (In French.)

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

Stuttgart. Desires to become a citizen of the United States; his reasons for quitting his important position in the Military Academy founded by the Due de Wurtemburg; advantageous offers made him by the Kind of Prussia; his determination fixed however to give his services to America; his plan to go over first and reconnoitre, and then return for a number of his countrymen who are skilled in agriculture; asks merely that the expense of his passage be defrayed and a pension assured to his family, in case he should die during the voyage. (In French.)

Paris. Hopes Franklin's silence is not caused by disapproval of his plan for a National Bank; realizes that it is far from a state of perfection; but hoped it could be put in use. (In French.)

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

Paris. Unless Franklin furnishes him with the means of returning to America, he must enlist as a private in the French service.

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

Paris. Had the honor of explaining to Franklin his new musical theory; his instrument, the Tonometer, approved by the Academy of Sciences; desires Franklin's presence at the presentation of his opera entitled "Patriotism." Recommending a rich merchant of Mayence for the position of American Agent. (In French.)

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

Nantes. Concerning an arrêt published by the King, suspending for a year the payment of all bills drawn by the Marine in America; the serious loss this will mean to him if carried out; encloses a letter to the Minister which he begs Franklin to forward at once with his support and recommendation.

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

Paris. Letter from the Spanish ambassador to France accepting Franklin's invitation for himself and Chevalier del Campo. Will acquaint Vicomte de la Herreria of Franklin's polite intentions.  (In French.)

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

Paris. Offers his services to the United States. (In French.)

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

London. Enclosing a draft of a Bill now in the House which will doubtless pass into a law for restoring trade between England and America, also a letter from the Earl of Buchan. Appointment of [Sir William] Jones as one of the Judges in Bengal. The prisoners at last ordered away to France.

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

Paris. Desire to know if a letter sent by them reached him safely. (In French.)

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

Bruges. Desires to emigrate to America with his family. Describes his project for drawing up a code of laws; renounced it on hearing that Franklin proposed to carry out a similar undertaking. (In French.)

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

Danzig. Wishes to know what encouragement will be given to would-be settlers in America; desires the names of the principal maritime towns of the United States, to which they may send their ships and cargoes.

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

Leghorn. The declaration of peace and the independence of America offer to Tuscany the opportunity of entering into commercial relations with America; favorable situation of their port; their desire to send two of their vessels to Philadelphia as soon as possible; begs Franklin to recommend their house to Congress. (In French.)

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

Paris. Enclosing a letter from M. Schutze of Berlin to Mr. Bache. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Requested by the Royal Society of Medicine to send Franklin the enclosed tickets for the public meeting. The Society anxious to open correspondence with the College of Medicine in Boston; the diploma sent to Mr. [John] Adams. (In French.)

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

Paris. Desiring to know who Mr. Jéngnis[?] really is. (In French.)

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

Paris. Desiring Franklin's presence at the dedication of their new Temple. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

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Paris. Recommending M. [André] Chester for the position of Consul at Marseilles; if the Marquis de Lafayette has returned, is sure he will interest himself in his behalf. (In French.)

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

Nantes. Claiming their share of prize-money from the Pallas. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Lille. Desires to know if America offers any encouragement to Genevese who wish to establish themselves there as clock and watch makers. (In French.)

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

Saint Pol. Offering all the fabrics in his manufactory at the same prices for which he sells them at home; asks for the name of some American merchant of good standing with whom they can transact business. (In French.)

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

Laval. Prejudicial effect of peace on their linen trade with the United States; question of a free admission of tobacco into France; unusual quantity of this commodity consumed by the French. Result of taxing this product; injury to the manufactories of Laval; begs Franklin to report the state of the case to the Ministers of the King. (In French. Copy.)

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

Ganges. Announcing the intention on the part of many of their countrymen to emigrate to America; desire to know what advantages they will receive. (In French.)

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

Paris. Again recommends M. Gallard to Franklin's kind attention. He and his wife in daily expectation of seeing Franklin at dinner. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Paris. Desiring Franklin to name a time when he may talk to him about commercial relations between Saxony and America. (In French.)

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

Honskotte. Offering his services to America as engineer. (In French.)

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

Trevoux. Desires the names of the principal movers in the Revolution, the Generals, etc. (In French.)

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

[London]. Introducing Lieutenant-General [Robert] Melvill, who is appointed to negotiate on behalf of himself and his fellow sufferers in Tabago, the scapegoats of their country who have been transferred with the Island without any stipulation in favor of their rights and properties. Gave up his profession and has ever since been a private member of the Church of Unitarian Christians in Essex; his intention some day of transporting himself and his books to America; the latter in any event shall be ultimately deposited in the Library [Company of Philadelphia] founded by Franklin. His interest in the Constitution of Pennsylvania.

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

London. Obliged to give up his commission and leave Hungary on account of an unfortunate affair; his desire to establish himself in America. Offers his services to the Congress.

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

Request for a pass for Mr. Bacon.

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

London. Congratulating Franklin on the restoration of peace and the natural rights of mankind in America; his wishes for the prosperity of the provinces.

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

Chartres. Is Secretary to the King and Honorary Inspector of the Manufactories of France; takes the liberty of recommending M. Chauveau, who desires to enter Franklin's service for life, in whatever capacity he may think fit to employ him. (In French.)

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

Douglas, Isle of Man. Soliciting Franklin's protection for her infant sons, natives of New York; compelled by the death of her husband Richard Nicholls Colden, eldest son of Alexander Colden, and the distresses and calamities of war to leave America in 1778, and with her two children came to her father in the Isle of Man; thinks they should still be received under the protection of the Governor of New York and possess their rights of inheritance; relies on Franklin's intercession.

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

Paris. Apologizing for having opened a letter addressed to Dr. Franklin, under the impression that it was for himself. (In French.)

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

Paris. Franklin has no doubt read the prospectus sent him by M. Dufourny de Villiers, concerning the diffusion of sound through tubes; desires to know Franklin's opinion on the subject, and to adorn his list with Franklin's name. (In French.)

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

Other Descriptive Information: The signature in the letter is "D. Gauthey".

Dillenburg near Wezlar. Has plans of colonization. (See LIX, 9, page 45.) Mentions Count Wiedrunkel. Fears English emissaries may send his emigrants to Canada. (In German.)

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

Paris. Asking Franklin for the letter of recommendation promised to the Lady Juliana Penn, whose son [John] is about to go to Pennsylvania. (In French.)

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

Ruhla, Henneberg County, Saxony. During the war they sent many guns indirectly to America. Offer to supply new and uniform fire-arms. Mention of Johann Friedrich Droop in Hamburg. (In German.)

General physical description: L.S. 4p.

Ruhla, Henneberg County, Saxony. During the war they sent many guns indirectly to America. Offer to supply new and uniform fire-arms. Mention of Johann Friedrich Droop in Hamburg. (In English.)

General physical description: L.S. 4p.

St. Malo. Commanded the privateer Laurens and was taken by a sloop-of-war The Germain on the coast of America; plundered of everything and imprisoned on board the Old Jersey; made his escape and came to St. Malo, where for three months he has been given board and lodging by a poor Irishman; four American sailors there in the like situation; begs for forty guineas to pay their debts and to enable them to go on board the ship Pacifique, bound to Boston.

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

Monceaux. Recommending a man for the position of private secretary; his desire to go to America and have a free passage to Boston. Many artisans in his parish who would willingly go to America if there is any demand for them there. (In French.)

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

Paris. Question of certain bills of exchange; a positive assurance of their being paid at the expiration determined by the decree of the King's Council. (In French. Press copy.)

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

London. Introducing Mr. Mackinnen to whom his father-in-law, Mr. [William] Manning, desires to be useful.

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

Recommending M. Dupin Dassart who is about to leave for America to settle there. Requests Franklin also to recommend his protégé to Mme. Izard, who is returning to America. (In French.)

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

Deputed by the Duke de Nivernois to ask his good offices on behalf of the person mentioned in the enlosed note. (In French.) A. E. by Franklin. Directs an answer in the affirmative.

Brussels. Recommending a Flemish painter, Herreyns, who has painted many pictures for the King at London, and is well-known among French artists. (In French.)

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

Paris. Messages from his friends in Philadelphia; all his relations and friends in perfect health; desires to know when he may wait on Franklin and introduce Major-General [de] Béville, Lieutenant-Colonel of the American riflemen who, after the surrender of Burgoyne, called on Franklin at Passy; hopes he will not be less welcome since the taking of a second British army.

General physical description: L. in 3d P. 2p.

St. Malo. Sending a petition from some unfortunate Americans who desire to return to America on the ship "Pacifique"; sorry they are unable to employ these men on the voyage and thus procure them a free passage; offering to take them as passengers. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Paris. Sends him an ode on the return of peace. (In French.)

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

Geneva. Desiring some information of M. Denis Pallard, former Captain of their garrison, who left for America several years before; since then nothing has been heard of him; has been appointed guardian to his children; M. Pallard reported to have died in Charleston; encloses a memoir [2p.], setting forth all that is known of that gentleman's movements. (In French.)

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

Paris. M. Robillard has made some interesting observations on America; understood from him that the Americans, for the most part, use unleavened bread; suggests the opening of a correspondence between the School of Bakery and the [American Philosophical] Society of Philadelphia. (In French.)

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Morlaix. Desiring to follow his trade of machinist in America; requesting a passport and his passage over as well as a letter which will procure him certain advantages. (In French.)

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Neuwied. Congratulating Franklin on the great results of his work. Recommends various products of their arts and manufactures which would be suitable for trade with the United States. (In French.)

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London. Disappointed at Franklin postponing his trip to England. Is now no longer regarded as "the old mad woman" but "the ingenious Mrs. Wright from America who told us the truth." Intentions of Members of Parliament to call a Committee of Safety. The death of her son Joseph, as well as of Mrs. [Margaret] Stevenson, has prevented her writing very often. News of Governor Franklin.

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Paris. Has twelve copies of the Chevalier Filangieri's work entitled "Scienza della Legislazione"; waits Franklin's orders before sending them. Begs to know if the new medal struck off for America is finished, and if he can have one. (In French.)

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Paris. His services in the Russian army; M. de Castries's promise to employ him in the King's service; has already waited six months; prefers offering his services to the United States. (In French.)

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L'Orient. Has delivered Franklin's despatches to the Captain of the frigate bound for America.

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London. By the desire of some of the honest members of Parliament, encloses proposals for a very useful weekly paper (which is much wanted at this time); no truth to be found in the newspapers. This new paper by franks and friends will find its way to all ranks of men; names of those who are interested. Is now quite in fashion; several noblemen called that day at her house. Her prayers for the "industrious, honest-hearted, weak English"; the honorable part France has acted, and the light from America have opened their eyes. They only want his help to bring peace and happiness to them again; begs Franklin to write to the members of Parliament and point out their proper course as regards the Articles of Peace. Great talk of a Committee of Safety; names of those spoken of in this connection. Desire of thousands to settle in America; this is probably why no Minister has been appointed. All his old friends in England rejoice in the hope of seeing him once more amongst them.

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Wishes to know if it would be possible for a Jew to be named consul for the United States at Marseilles. (In French.)

Bergamo, Italy. Congratulates him upon the glorious success which has at last crowned his high undertakings. Informs him that he has knowledge of some bankers in Italy who might supply the American Commonwealth with some millions of florins at five per cent. interest; by means of the said bankers he could also obtain a few million copper coins. (In English.)

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Bergamo, Italy. Congratulates him upon the glorious success which has at last crowned his high undertakings. Informs him that he has knowledge of some bankers in Italy who might supply the American Commonwealth with some millions of florins at five per cent. interest; by means of the said bankers he could also obtain a few million copper coins. (In German.)

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Versailles. Sends copy of reply of the Marquis de Castrics with reference to a seizure of funds belonging to the American frigate Alliance by a merchant of Bordeaux to satisfy a claim. (In French. Press copy.)

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Induced by family troubles to seek solace in the land of liberty; asks for a passage for himself and four or five of his laborers. (In French.)

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Stein. Account of his flattering reception in America; left his youngest son in Boston with M. Martin Brimmer, that he might acquire the language and a knowledge of commerce. Desires to establish a business house in America for purposes of trade; begs for letters to certain French merchants; if he returns to America will take with him many would-be settlers. (In French.)

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Paris. Writes on behalf of M. Poulletier, of Paris, who desires a letter of recommendation for his son whom he is about to send to Philadelphia with a quantity of Merchandise; this request seconded by la Marquise Deroillers. On the fifth of May their lodge gave a fête at which Franklin promised to be plresent. (In French.)

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Paris. Soliciting Franklin's favor on behalf of M. Martin, who desires the position of American Consul at Bayonne. (In French.)

Butzow. Desires a position as professor of the German and Dutch languages at the University of Philadelphia, or as teacher of the historical and political sciences.

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Nantes. Acknowledging Franklin's kind espousal of his cause with M. [Joly] de Fleury; finds the Minister will not grant the desired exception.

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Paris. Reminding him of his promise to send him letters of recommendation to business houses in Philadelphia and Boston. (In French.)

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Paris. Sending him the rough draft of a letter agreed upon yesterday; advises Franklin to hand it himself to the Comte de Vergennes the next day, or to speak to him about it. Adds his recommendation for the place of the United States Consul at Fécamp. (In French.)

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Marseilles. His merchandise in America paid for in paper money, which is worthless; desires to know if Congress will give him the equivalent in land of the amount he lost. (In French.)

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Lorraine. Desires to settle in America and practise medicine there. (In French.)

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Bremen. Their vessel, the Batavia, will leave for Charleston in about three weeks to bring back a cargo of rice; offering to carry anything over Franklin may wish to send.

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Paris. Hears that the Americans intend raising a statue to the glory of the King; would be flattered to receive a commission for this monument. (In French.)

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Milan. Congratulating Franklin on the independence of America. (In French.)

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Introducing Mme. d'Herbigny, the daughter of Sir Walter Rutledge, an Irish gentleman; her desire to obtain a recommendation to the Comte de Vergennes.

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Paris. Concerning the medals ordered by Franklin to be struck; account of a new metal imitating silver, which has been tried and found wanting. (In French.)

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Marseilles. Sums owing to the firm by the United States; desires Franklin's advice as to the steps they must take to receive payment. (In French.)

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Paris. Account of the Rutledges and how they were ruined in the Stuart cause; a paralytic brother and a mother dependent on her; her husband a French officer and they have one child; desires the Comte de Vergennes to intercede with the King to procure her a pension; a Mr. Rutledge, a relation of hers, a member of the Congress. (In French.)

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