Texel. Account of his barbarous treatment by the English during his captivity; unhappy situation of the unfortunate prisoners in Plymouth; afraid they will be obliged to enter the English service unless they are soon exchanged.

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

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Hale's Franklin in France, I, 348.

Frankfurt-on-the-Main. Concerning the purchase and fitting out of two large ships, built at Amsterdam; believes with Franklin's aid, Capt. Jones's skill and his own assiduity that there is a fair prospect of their procuring a fleet for America; his disinterested devotion to that country; begs Franklin to take him by the hand and steer him through this difficulty.

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

Paris. Begging for the return of M. Nairne's memoir on the apparatus designed for storing electricity. Impossible to procure another copy. (In French.)

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

Paris. As Franklin has shown an interest in the advantages arising from the discovery of animal magnetism, hopes that he will satisfy himself of the genuineness of certain cures he has made; besides the cases that Franklin has already seen, has several others which he will show him on the following Wednesday, if he will dine with him on that day. (In French.)

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

Wakefield. Begging Franklin to procure his exchange and release him from his present condition of slavery. (In French.)

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

Nantes. Arrival of the schooner called the Committee from Boston; news of Count d'Estaing being in Georgia.

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

Brittany. Repeating his former request that he may be set at liberty and suffered to return to America.

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

Nantes. Enclosing two letters just arrived from Philadelphia; one for Franklin and one for M. Le Ray de Chaumont.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Bordeaux. News received of the arrival at Savannah of a detachment from Comte d'Estaing's fleet, who took and destroyed the British armed vessels on the coast and made prisoners of eight hundred soldiers at Beaufort.

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

Paris. General belief that Spain will acknowledge America's independence, with the result of establishing consulships in her different ports. Desires the position of Consul at Barcelona. (In French.) (Copy.)

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

Paris. Propose to establish an improved distillery for brandy, liquors, etc., in Catalonia, Spain, and describe their plan. Jean Baptiste Famin applies for the appointment of Consul for the United States at Barcelona. (In French.)

General physical description: Mem. 13p.

Paris. Desiring to know if Franklin will receive the Commander of the King's frigate L'Oiseau; he is anxious to consult with him on a matter of some interest. (In French.)

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

Alliance, Texel Road. Copy of a certificate by Harmen Fleus, pilot, stating that on November 28th Vice Admiral Reynst ordered the ship "Alliance" to go to sea when wind and weather rendered it both dangerous and impossible then and since November 23d; orders from Admiral Reynst have exceeded both the intention and terms of the last Resolution.

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

Annapolis. Introducing Mr. Thomas Ridout. Acknowledges his favor of June 20th by the Chevalier de la Luzerne. Reasons why he resigned his seat in Congress. Deplorable state of the public credit; heavy taxation recommended by Congress. Exorbitant price of all provisions; measures suggested by Congress to check this evil. Describes the army as consisting of 20,000 fine, hardy fellows, well disciplined, well armed, and pretty tolerably clothed, but not strong enough to drive the English out of New York. Sketches a plan of operation which he believes would result in bringing the war to a speedy issue.

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

Paimpal. His eldest son, Thibault Le Bolloche, who sailed for America in June last, a prisoner at Kilkenny, Ireland. Gives an account of himself, his family and children. Thanks Franklin for the kindness he has shown them, and begs him to advance his son two Louis to assist his return home. (In French.)

Magny. Franklin reported to have claimed his descent from a notary of Pontoise named Dagneaux; is in a position to procure the genealogy of this family. (In French.)

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

Dunkirk. Acknowledging the two commissions for the Black Prince and Princess. Aid given to Mr. Wharton and Mr. de Chaumont in their mission. If Captain Conyngham comes to Dunkirk will give him Franklin's letter and furnish him with the necessary funds. Sorry that Franklin has been troubled with complaints from some of the people of the Black Prince; gives an impartial opinion on the subject. Encloses two letters for Franklin from Jonathan Arnold, late lieutenant of the Black Prince, who made his escape from prison with Captain Conyngham.

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

Brussels. Sends a copy of the King's speech to Parliament. Will be pleased to receive Franklin's commands; ambitious to serve his country.

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

The Ministry awaiting news from Comte d'Estaing before doing anything.

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

Dunkirk. A warm denial of the charges brought by William Power and his gang against their worthy friend, Mr. John Torris; his generous behavior to every individual of the crew of the "Black Prince."

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

Rotterdam. Acknowledging Franklin's favor of August 6th concerning a first draft of the United States, drawn on Franklin for $30, and presented for payment; precautionary measures they have taken in case of forgery.

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

Wishes to serve the American cause; must conceal his true name until he receives an answer.

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

Dunkirk. Vindicating himself of charges brought by certain prisoners, headed by one William Power, who first swore allegiance to the United States and now refuses to serve except under the English flag; Mr. Coffyn and all honest citizens know his probity and no one has just cause to complain of him for the armament of the "Black Prince."

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

Ferrol. Congress having appointed him to a new mission in Europe, embarked on November 13th, but his vessel having sprung a formidable leak, was obliged to anchor at Ferrol. Is the bearer of despatches from Congress and some newspapers containing an account of the evacuation of Rhode Island by the enemy, and of the Comte d'Estaing's progress in Georgia. Hopes the Confederacy arrived safely with M. [Conrad Alexandre] Gé [de Rayneval] and Mr. Jay, who is appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to Spain.

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

Paris. Has heard that Franklin intends taking a hotel in Paris, and consequently will need the services of a porter; recommends a man called Abbey. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Paris. Wishing to know the value of a quantity of American paper money. Concerning the session of the "Assemblé publique de la Faculteé,"and the effort that will be made to reconcile them with the "Société Royale de Médecine." Report of Count d'Estaing's feats in Georgia. (In French.)

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

Coutances. Six Americans who escaped from Mill prison in England and who were arrested on suspicion on landing in France, petition Franklin to obtain their release.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Paris. Mr. Moses Grinnell's misfortunes; measures to help him recover the lost bills of exchange.

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

Amsterdam. Doubtful whether Commodore Jones's squadron sailed or not.

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

Nantes. Business with M. Mercier; sending paper money and receipts.

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

Filippine. Has a new invention, which is a great improvement on the usual musketry fire; desires Franklin's assistance in making it known. (In French.)

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

Bristol. Writes on behalf of Mr. George Phillips, who was taken prisoner by the French; desires a passport to enable him to return to England.

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

Angers Prison. Made his escape from an English prison only to be put in a French jail; begs to be released and enabled to return to his family in Boston.

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

Nantes. Difficulties in the way of obtaining the condemnation of the prize goods taken by the "Mifflin"; begs Franklin to obtain the necessary papers. Saw in an American paper an address to the people of Ireland, signed with Franklin's name; wishes to know if it is genuine.

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

Paris. Condition of M. Dubourg very critical; fears the worst result.

General physical description: L. 1p.

Annapolis, Maryland. Introducing his brother who is about to proceed to Boulogne to transact some business with Mrs. Ogle, a sister of Franklin's old friend, Colonel [Benjamin] Tasker.

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

Bordeaux. Intelligence received from. Georgia, disappointing; thinks the English are too much weakened to attempt anything material against the Southern States; letters from Boston of October 28th give an account of the attack on Savannah, the departure of the French fleet, the evacuation of Rhode Island by the English, and the occupation of Newport by Gen. Gates. Eight American prisoners in Bordeaux, captured on board English ships; encloses a letter (2 p.) from one of these (James Jimis) whose case calls for redress.

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

Alliance, Texel. Has received Franklin's orders of the 6th inst., respecting the prisoners on board the Alliance; hopes that his enclosed letter to the Duke de la Vauguyon will meet with Franklin's approbation; persuaded that Franklin would never wish him to be made the tool of any great King; rejected their dirty piece of parchment; they would have him do that which would render him contemptible even in the eyes of his own servants. Will sail as soon as the wind permits.

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

Passy. Enclosing two memoirs, which he begs Franklin to deliver to M. de Sartine and M. de Vergennes.

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

Concerning a memoir by M. de I'Oiseau, which he begs Franklin to present to the ministers; question of his and his brother's estate in Grenada.

Amsterdam. Contrary winds preventing the Commodore's departure. Illness of Mr. Sayre. (In French.)

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

Paris. Invitation to the funeral of M. Barbeu Dubourg.

General physical description: Printed. N. 1p.

Turin. Speaks of Franklin's work on the Aurora Borealis; has written upon this subject himself; sends a list of his various scientific works, with notes of their contents; hopes they may prove of some service and interest to Franklin. (In Italian.)

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

Nantes. Appointed agent in January, 1779, for the Governor and Council of Virginia. On account of delay in remittances, used his own funds and borrowed more; now, Messrs. D'Acosta, of Nantes, refuse to make him adequate advances on his letter of credit; begs Franklin's advice in the matter.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Nantes. Arrival of Philip Mazzei from Ireland, after being captured on his passage from Virginia and imprisoned by the enemy; claims that he is charged with public business of an important nature on which he is ordered to consult with Franklin; will show him every attention if it is Franklin's wish; favorable impression made on him by Mr. Mazzei.

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

The Hague. Enclosures by Paul Jones [3p.] relative to pensioning an English pilot. John Jackson, who was forced by accident into the service of the United States, in which service he lost his arm. Copies of letters from Admiral Reynst,. the Chevalier de Lironcourt and Commondore Jones [4p.] relative to Jones leaving the Dutch port at once.

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

Turin. Enclosing Père Beccaria's answer [XVI, 165] to Franklin's letter, and offering to act as a medium for any further correspondence. (In French.)

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

Dunkirk. Enclosing the two bonds respecting the privateers, Black Prince, Captain Patrick Dowlin commanding, and the Black Princess, Captain Edw[ard] Macatter commanding, also copies of the oath of allegiance to the United States, administered to the commanders, officers, and crews of said privateers.

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

The Hague. Admiral Reynst's demand that Jones should either fly the French flag or leave the port; reasons in favor of Jones' determination to fly the American colors. Business with M. de. Neufville. Captain Conyngham on board the Alliance, as a passenger. Captain [Richard] Pearson [of H.M.S. Serapis] on parole; his sword returned to him. (In French.)

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

Nantes. Enclosing account of General Sullivan's successes against the Indians and Tories.

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

Paris. Enclosing a letter (2p.) from their friends, Mr. Daniel Crommelin and Son, relative to the payment of certain bills of exchange, with a plan for facilitating such intercourse with Holland in future. (In French.)

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

Lost draft for sixty dollars; asks him to accept duplicates.

Williamsburg, Virginia. Hopes to embark for France in the course of two or three weeks. Alarm felt by the accounts from New York of an invasion of Virginia and the other Southern States, which are not well prepared to oppose them; relies much on the severity of the weather to prevent this expedition.

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

Boulogne Prison. Born in Boston; was in the English service, but escaped, only to be taken prisoner by the French; begs for his freedom and a pass to enable him to go on board a cutter now at Calais; willing and anxious to fight for his country.

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

Paris. Announcing the birth of his son, who is to be named George; after his dear friend, General Washington; begs Franklin to inform Mr. William Franklin and Dr. Bancroft of the event.

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

Paris. Wishes a position in the American army; his father a well-known Prussian general. (In French.)

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

Queen Square, Westminster. Reminding Franklin of the many convivial hours they spent together in Cornhill and Queen Square. Begs that the enclosed, unsealed letter may be forwarded to Captain Hawker, a worthy officer of His Majesty's 62d regiment of foot, who has been a prisoner in America ever since the convention of Saratoga; desires Franklin's influence to obtain his exchange, as well as that of Major Harnage, as these two are such friends that one will never accept of a release, unless it extends to the other; their miserable and destitute situation. All their old friends at the George and Vulture are alive and well.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Paris. Is engaged in fitting out two armed frigates with supplies for America; desires to know what objects the Colonists particularly need, and what are the best ports for the sale of his cargo and the purchase of a fresh one. (In French.)

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

Letter just received from Mr. Ridley in Maryland; news of Mr. John Adams being appointed to return to Europe and assist in any future treaty of peace; Mr. [John] Laurens appointed Secretary of Embassy at the French Court.

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

Thanking him for his kind attention to the writer and his wife. Inquiries about his health and asks when he will come to see them. (In French.)

Alicante. A Minister to the Court of Madrid will probably arrive soon; offers to give orders to his banker to furnish him with whatever money be may need during his residence at Court, if Franklin desires it. Hopes it is not true that Comte d'Estaing has been repulsed with loss in an attack Savannah. The blockade of Gibraltar still continues.

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

Philadelphia. Writes on behalf of the United German Lutheran Ministers to beg Franklin to forward the enclosed letter to His Prussian Majesty's Ambassador or Secretary, to be conveyed in their turn to Hall in Saxony.

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

Nantes. Arrival of the frigate, Sensible, in Spain; report that Mr. Adams is on board with credentials as Minister Plenipotentiary at the Court of London; desires to know if this extraordinary piece of intelligence is true. Would never solicit public employment, but would be highly gratified to be taken notice of by Congress. Order from M. de Chaumont for clothing for 15,000 men.

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

London. Promising to send the twelve reams of paper as soon as it has been marbled. Mr: Beaumarchais' agent, Mr: Le Tellier, is now in London. Has made him some paper for his proposals.

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

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Paris. Writes at the request of a commerical house at Rouen to find out if Franklin intends appointing a Consul at that place. (In French.)

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

Dunkirk. Has just received Surgeon Boutey's petition to Franklin; cannot furnish him with his full share of the prize money for some weeks. Sailing of the "Black Prince" and "Princess" on the 21st inst.

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

Paris. Enclosing a bill of exchange for acceptance. Offers their services to supply the American troops with uniforms. (In French.)

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

Nantes. Prices at which he can procure uniforms, etc., for the soldiers.

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

Paris. Sure that Franklin will applaud the design of honoring virtue in the person of Jean Jacques Rousseau, of Geneva; encloses the prospectus and begs Franklin to add his name to the list of those who wish to erect a monument to glory. (In French.)

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

Paris. Never received a copy of Captain Jone's letter to Franklin dated October 3d, until December 15th; answers one by one the four general charges laid against him: (1) Disobedience of orders; (2) firing upon the "Bonhomme Richard"; (3) not having assisted the "Bonhomme Richard" as soon as possible; (4) not going in pursuit of the fleet the next day. (Copy.)

General physical description: L.S. 8p.

Cadiz. Begs Franklin to write to the Spanish Consul on his behalf; came to Spain as second Captain of a brig from Philadelphia; got into trouble through a dishonest custom's house official; thrown into prison, where he has languished for nine weeks; implores assistance.

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

Leghorn. Her Long and painful residence at Barbary brought to an end. Franklin having been deaf to her repeated supplications in favor of Mr. Barry, has little hope of this letter being honored with any notice. Desires his advice concerning the Proprietary grant for a piece of ground in the Province of Pennsylvania. Annexes a copy of a poem written to James Traile and his lady.

Leghorn. Heard only a few days before of the death of her revered god-mamma. Is most grateful for Franklin's generosity in regard to the profits from the sale of Gov. Pownall's new edition of her father's map; hopes therewith to educate her four children. Asks for Franklin's literary works with his inscription, "Gift to My Dear Child," on the title page.

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

Introducing M. Girault, who desires to recommend a firm at Rouen, in case Franklin intends appointing a Consul at that place. (In French.)

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

The Hague. Enclosing a further declaration by Amsterdam on the subject of the Resolution of November 17th relative to Paul Jones [3p.]. Account of a stormy quarrel between the Grand Facteur and himself. Copy of letter from Paul Jones [1p.] about some small matters on the "Alliance." (In French.)

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

Inviting Franklin to dinner. In French

Is a merchant at St. Jean de Luz; presents a claim for a cargo of supplies and munitions of war sent by him in 1778 to Salem, Mass., and for which he never received payment. (In French.)

General physical description: Mem. 2p.

Lyons. Laying claim to certain lands in Pennsylvania purchased by his mother's brother, Izaac Maritt.

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

Was watchman of the ship Eliza Belle captured by American privateers; requests Franklin to let him have the wood used for packing the cargo of said vessel. (In French.)

Accepts invitation to dine with him next Thursday.

Tuesday morning. Incloses a letter which came (through the hands of Mr. Walpole) by Mr. Hubbard, brother of Lord Buckinghamshire, from England.

Presenting his respects to Franklin. (In French.)

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

Inquires what day he and Dr. Franklin are invited to dine at the Duc de la Val[l]ière's . (In French.)

Wednesday morning. Would Franklin be obliged to him to send the newspapers and magazines he had the pleasure of lending him. To be directed to Dr. Boush at Madame Villemont's, Rue des St. Jacques.

Paris. Boush will do himself the pleasure of waiting on Franklin, agreeable to Franklin's polite Invitation.

Paris. Inviting Franklin and his grandson to dinner. (In French.)

Our Lady of Auteuil [Mme. Helvetius], Abbé de la Roche and himself accept Franklin's invitation. The former does not promise positively, as Franklin seems to prefer the Countess de Forbach to her. (In French.)

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

Request passports and passage to America. (In French.)

A Dutch traveller who asks for an interview with "the Patron of Liberty."

Inviting Franklin, along with his grandson, to dinner next Saturday. In French

Sending Franklin several packets confided to him by Mr. Vaughan. (In French.)

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

Has been to see Abbe Rochon who showed him an experiment in electricity with a metal jar on a glass base. Thinks he has found the explanation of the phenomena which takes place in this experiment. Asks Franklin's opinion of his theory. (In French.)

Recommends that M. Delatgenetiere, an infantry officer, be reappointed in some regiment. (In French.)

General physical description: N. 1p.

Send, from London, their compliments to Dr. Franklin.

Proposal for arming a vessel now at L'Orient. (In French.)

General physical description: Mem. 2p.

Items of cost for arming two vessels. (In French.)

General physical description: Mem. 2p.

Appeal for assistance. (In French.)

Is a school teacher; asks for letters of recommendation to enable him to secure suitable employment. (In French.)

General physical description: Mem. 1p.

Is a poor sailor; begs for assistance to go to Bordeaux. (In French.)

Begging that the packet sent Franklin may be returned at once; obliged to lay one of the papers before the Minister that very morning. (In French.)

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

Has received no reply to his former request for a moment's audience; desires to speak with him on an important matter. (In French.)

Is a French merchant going to the American Colonies; wishes to have two letters of introduction from Franklin, one for Boston, the other for Philadelphia. (In French.) A.E. by Franklin "To Jonathan Williams, Esq., Boston, Robert Morris, Esq., Philadelphia."

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

Officer in a regiment of dragoons. Is going to the United States. Offers to carry dispatches to Congress. (In French.)

General physical description: Mem. 3p.

Ship captain of Bordeaux wishes to confer with Franklin on some American business. (In French.)

Sending Franklin letters which he has just received for him from Miss Shipley. (In French.)

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

Prevented from waiting on Franklin by an attack of fever.

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

Bordeaux. Is sending his nephew to America to study commerce and learn the English language; begs Franklin to give him letters to Philadelphia and Boston. (In French.)

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

Is a native of Philadelphia, petitions for assistance to enable him to return to America.

Auteuil. M. and Mme. d'Andlan are about to leave for England and would willingly take charge of any packages or messages that he might wish to send to friends or acquaintances there. (In French.)

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

Unable to dine with Franklin on Saturday; will come Sunday if convenient. In French.

Friday. Sends a skilful artisan to repair Franklin's lamps. (In French.)

Caen, Normandy. A petition for assistance in ascertaining particulars regarding an inheritance.

Passy. Asks for the Comedy of the Conscious Lovers, which he had forgotten to take with him.

Calais Prison, on board the Amphitrite. His various misfortunes since his capture on board the "Oliver Cromwell," American privateer; begs Franklin to take his case into consideration.

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

Has just received the packet for America. Will call to renew his thanks. (In French.)

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

His discovery of a new malleable metal resembling silver. Has established a factory for making all kinds of forks, spoons, and other articles. Gives price-list. (In French.)

General physical description: L. 2p.

Is a convict at Brest; petitions Franklin to obtain his release and offers to serve as a cannoneer in the American army. (In French.)

Offers a portfolio, the work of his hands, and asks him to obtain his release from prison to go to America to work in its service. In French. In triplicate (see also: LXII, 92 and 93).

Offers a portfolio, the work of his hands, and asks him to obtain his release from prison to go to America to work in its service. In French. In triplicate (see also: LXII, 91 and 93).

Offers a portfolio, the work of his hands, and asks him to obtain his release from prison to go to America to work in its service. In French. In triplicate (see also: LXII, 91 and 92).

Concerning his mercantile affairs; desires Franklin's kind interference on his behalf.

Paris. Desiring to borrow the last American papers.

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

Sending a package which he received in the mail from London.

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

Requesting Franklin to hand the memoir on electricity to its author, M. Mauduit. (In French.)

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

Requesting an interview about a matter concerning Franklin personally. (In French.)

General physical description: N.S. 1p.

Paris. Begging Franklin's interest on behalf of M. Prosper Mouret of Aix-en-Provence, who desires to go to America and continue his occupation as printer. (In French.)

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

Calais. Begging for money to take him as far as Paris; desires to go on board on American corsair. (In French.)

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

Paris. Their admiration and respect for Franklin and their prayers for his preservation. (In French.)

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

A begging letter from a brother Mason. (In French.)

Begging for assistance; ill, destitute and burdened with an invalid wife. In French. In duplicate, see also: XLI, 187.

Begging for assistance; ill, destitute and burdened with an invalid wife. In French. In duplicate, see also: XLI, 186.

Inquiring about Franklin's health. (In French.)

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

Sending Franklin a few cheeses just received from the Abbaye of Maroilles. (In French.)

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

Announcing the arrival of the ships from America with rich cargoes— The Fanny, Captain Tokely commanding, the bark Tabac, and the ship La Marie Elizabeth, Captain Young commanding. (In French.)

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

Begs to know if M. de Montfort mentioned certain plans to the advantage of America; desires the address of the American ladies that she may interest them in her little plans. (In French.)

Asking his intervention with M. [Antoine Raymond Jean Gualbert Gabriel] de Sartine to secure the rank of Captain for his son Jean Bart. (In French.)

Hotel de Rome, Paris, Friday. Desiring to send a packet to London by some of Franklin's friends.

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

Tuesday, Paris. Requesting the loan of the Parliamentary Registers which contain the Howe controversy.

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

Wednesday, [Paris]. Leaves Franklin certain English papers.

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

Passy. Assures him that the American papers were returned to Mr. Williams the same day.

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

Returning the paper Franklin lent him. Promises to write to Mr. Whately.

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

Suggestions for improving the value of paper money in America.

General physical description: 3p.

Requesting him to send anything which he wishes to have published about the American Colonies in the enclosed paper to M. Derival, at Brussels. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L. 1p.

In verse. "My surprise" —homage to Franklin—expresses surprise at having seen Franklin in pleasure resorts and applauding the dancers. (In French.)

Memorial on commercial relations between France and the United States. (In French.)

General physical description: Diss. 3p.

Commerce between Switzerland and the United States. (In French.)

General physical description: Diss. 3p.

Requesting Franklin to give his approbation to a History of America written by him. (In French.)

Madrid. List of bills drawn on the American Commissioners at Paris.

General physical description: Mem. 2p.

Paris. In reference to fifty-six bills of exchange. (In French.)

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

Lyons. Wishes to go to America; remorse from a dishonorable action; will guard the secret of his real name until he receives Franklin's answer. (In French.)

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

St. Sebastian. Trouble brought upon him and the Commandant-General by the behavior of Capt. Conyngham, who obtained the release of four sailors and an officer, prisoners of war, on the understanding that he would make good any charges, should the Court at Madrid disapprove of their release; this promise he failed to keep. (In French.)

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

Paris. Concerning a large order received from le Comte de Montfort to supply the hussrs at Philadelphia with various articles of clothing; in case the Count should be killed or the vessel taken, desires Franklin to keep the account of the articles, after he has seen them. (In French.)

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

Dunkirk. Arrival of the Serapis, Pallas, and Countess of Scarborough, with the brigantine, Vengeance; no mention made of Captain Jones; imagines he proceeded through the Channel with the Alliance.

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

Montbeliard. None of his former requests for assistance have been answered. (In French.)

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

Paris. Has promised that Franklin would write to M. le Comte de Broglie, recommending M. Lair De Lamotte, M. Dubourg's nephew, for the position of Secretary.  [Enclosed is a letter of introduction (1 p.), unsigned.] (In French.)

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

London. Thinks the proposition for peace in May and June did some good, although opposed by the Ministry. Is strongly in favor of proposing a ten years' truce to America; part France would play in such an offer; objects to demanding the removal of troops as a preliminary measure; difficulties which confront the peace-maker; would take a bare-foot pilgrimage to Mecca to be assured of safe grounds to act upon; peace negotiations reported to be the object of Mr. Adams's mission; urges Franklin to be ever watchful for this great result.

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

Dunkirk. Arrival of a portion of Commodore Jone's fleet.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

St. Malo. Born in Baltimore; shipped as officer in the first cruise of the Bon Homme Richard; was wounded and left, at his own expense, at L'Orient; desires a sufficient sum to enable him to redeem his trunk and clothes.

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

London. Has shipped the paper; M. Beaumarchais's agent, M. Le Tailleir, returns to England in three weeks and will take charge to any letters; he has purchased Baskerville type for Voltaire's works. Superiority of English over foreign papers. Talk concerning peace very confident.

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

London. Discusses the question of a ten years' truce in all its aspects; his reasons for treating with the present Ministry; rumor of Sir H. Clinton having been instructed to treat with America; if this is true, desires to know what terms he offered; Spanish papers report that the British Ministry, while openly avowing hopes of reconciliation, were bribing France to abandon America. Conjectures as to the object of Mr. [John] Adams's mission to Europe.

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

Paris. Sends a packet of letters for M. Plombard, the French Consul at Charleston; is very uneasy concerning his brother, the Chevalier de la Fitte. (In French.)

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

Paris. Sending a bill of exchange payable at sight; good wishes for the success of the American cause. (In French.)

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

St. Malo. Enclosing a letter from Mr. [William] Smith (XVII, 10, see p. 203) to whom he rendered some service; hopes Franklin will interest himself in Smith's case. (In French.)

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

Amsterdam. Enclosing copies of the new protestations by certain Dutch towns against the Resolution in the States-General of Nov. 19th. [In French 5 p.] Departure of Capt. Jones and the squadron. His quarrel with the Grand Facteur; accused by him of having blackened the character of M. G[ran]d in Franklin's eyes.

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

Strasbourg. Has written several letters to Franklin, offering to go to Philadelphia and establish a Military School there; expects his expenses to be defrayed; offers made by the British. (In French.)

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

Haarlem. Wrote two months before respecting his method for coloring cotton, wool and yarn, an art for which England, France and Spain offered £1,000 each; prefers to sail for America carrying his secret with him rather than obtain the premium from any one of these Kingdoms; on account of his losses in England and his long stay in Holland, is unable to carry out this plan without Franklin's assistance; should this fail, will be obliged, sorely against his will, to apply to Sir Joseph Yorke.

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

L'Orient. Arrival in port of the Black Prince, after being hotly pursued by two English frigates; since the 21st of December, she made five prizes and four ransoms; the prisoners, numbering forty-eight, will be landed and cared for. (In French.)

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

Aix. Since the exchange of the English prisoners, as he refused to be classed in that category, his allowance has been stopped and he has subsisted solely on Franklin's small donation; cannot sail for Martinique until the end of the month, and not then, unless Franklin advances him a small sum for the discharge of his debts.

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

Toulouse. At the request of two brave officers in the service of the Emperor, sends Franklin the two enclosed packets. (In French.)

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

Anspach. Was in the Prussian service. Offers his services to the United States.

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

London. Surprised at not hearing from Franklin for two months, relative to the Cartel; sends copy of letter from the Board of Sick and Hurt, dated November 15th, 1779. [See XVI, 109.]

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

London. Has decided to sail for America in the spring; the best and safest way of conveying his family across the Atlantic. Before leaving Europe, would like to tell Franklin something of interest which he cannot trust to paper.

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

Anspach. Refers to Lieutenant General von Saldern, under whom he served. Offers his services to the American cause.

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

Invites Franklin to go for a visit this morning to Le Comte Dorvilliers. In French.

London. Giving fictitious names under cover of which their correspondence can be safely forwarded. Gives memoranda concerning maps of Great Britain and Ireland, bought by order of William Temple Franklin and lately shipped via Amsterdam. Also enclose bill for books. (See also: LXI, 110).

General physical description: L.S. 4p.

Memoranda concerning maps of Great Britain and Ireland, bought by order of William Temple Franklin and lately shipped via Amsterdam. Copied from letter sent by Digges (see LXI, 109).

Paris. Interview with M. de Montbarrey, on the subject of forwarding military supplies for the American Army.

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

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 410).

Paris. Extracts from the letter of John P. Jones to Dr. Franklin, dated at the Texel, October 3d, 1779; begs Franklin to certify that they are a true copy. (In French.)

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

Amsterdam. Complaints against England's treatment of Dutch ships. The "Serapis," "Scarborough," "Pallas" and "Vengeance" said to be safe at Dunkirk; whereabouts of the "Alliance." M. de Neufville's accounts. (In French.)

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

Paris. Concerning his efforts to obtain military supplies for the American army.

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

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 411).

Paris. Begs Franklin to assist him.

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

Paris. Expects to see Franklin Sunday and make up for past neglect. Congratulating him on his seventy-five years. Messages for M. Ingen Housz. (In French.)

L'Orient. Encloses list of prisoners taken by the "Black Prince," which sailed on the 11th for Brest, where she expected to find her prizes awaiting her; report received of the arrival of only one. (In French.)

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

Morlaix. Forwarding a copy of the journal of the Black Princess; arrival of two of her prizes, and one belonging to the Black Princess; begs for their speedy condemnation. Uneasy at hearing no tidings of the Black Princess.

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

Paris. Concerning his capture of the two Swedish ships; without the ship's papers, can say no more. Question of the accusations brought against him and their utter falsity; expected to have his conduct justified ere this.

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

Dreux. Thanking him for the prettiest little desk in the world; its only fault is that it failed to contain a letter saying that he still loved her a little; hopes in a month to be again at Passy where she may once more embrace him; messages from her father and mother; if the desk is his grandson's choice, considers him a young man of extraordinary good taste. (In French.)

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

Paris. Desires to pay his respects to Franklin. (In French.)

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

Philadelphia. Notification of bills of exchange furnished to the States of Rhode Island and New York. Signed: Fra[nci]s Hopkinson. (In triplicate.)

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

Has been granted a passage, by the Minister of Marine, upon the first vessel sailing for North America; hears that the Continental frigate, the "Committee," sails from Nantes in a few days; desires a letter of recommendation to Franklin's Agent in Nantes.

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

Dunkirk. Has forwarded particulars of the first fine success of the "Black Prince" and "Princess." Has purchased that day, for the brave Capt. Luke Ryan, the fine large cutter lately commanded by Capt. Royer, which is to be called the "Fearnot"; asks for an American Commission for the Captain. Sixty-six prisoners taken by the above-mentioned ships, are landed and at Franklin's disposal.

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

The Alliance. His safe passage through the Channel, in spite of the enemy's attempts to cut off his retreat; would have given them cause for fresh alarm, had not his sails and rigging been in such a bad condition; description of a brigantine from Liverpool, sailing under Dutch colors, which he took and sent to America; extremely vexatious to see the enemy carrying on half their trade under neutral colors; expects to proceed towards his destined port in France; reasons why he thinks the Court cannot refuse to fit out his ship upon her arrival.

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

Paris. Begs that the enclosed letter may be forwarded. (In French.)

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

Colmar. His position of Governor of the Royal Military School at Colmar; his long-cherished desire to serve in the American army; is twenty-five years old. Wishes to know what steps he must take to carry out his plan. (In French.)

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

Dunkirk. Begging for the release of eight Irish prisoners, who have sworn allegiance to the United States, and who have been promised berths in the crew of the Fearnot; much in want of such good sailors.

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

Williamsburg. Encloses letter for his father in Yorkshire; in case his son-in-law [step-son] William Royal is sent to America via France, asks Franklin to recommend him to the care of some good Captain coming to Virginia. (Copy.)

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

Bilbao. Enclosing letters for the Hon. John Adams, whose agreeable company they have been enjoying and who sets out for Paris on the 20th.

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

L'Orient. The arrival of the Black Prince at L'Orient some days before; during eighteen days' cruise in the English Channel, she made several captures and deposited forty-eight prisoners; desires to know if they are to be regarded as the property of the United States, in which case, they must be distinguished from the prisoners of France.

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

Trieste. Recommending his friend, Dominique François Belletti. (In Italian.)

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

Semur. One of his relatives, a young officer, desires to serve in the American army; requests information as to the expense of the voyage and the articles needed. (In French.)

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

Amsterdam. They desire Franklin's advice in regard to the payment of a draft.

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

Begs for news of Mrs. Carroll, a relative of his wife, and wishes to know if Mr. Carroll will be Franklin's successor, in the event of his quitting France. (In French.)

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

Nantes. Claims that he was promised the position of Captain of Marines, by Commodore Guillin [Gillon], who told him to await at Nantes the orders he would send by Capt. [William] Robeson; has heard nothing since; his letters unanswered and he himself reduced to the last degree of poverty and misery; begs for assistance.

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

Amsterdam. Enclosing a letter [1 p.] from the Baron de la Houze relative to the two prizes seized at Bergen and restored to the English. Anxious for tidings of Paul Jones, also for news of the ship "Confederacy," carrying Messrs. [John] Jay and [William] Carmichael. (In French.)

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

Wittgenstein. Since 1776, le Sieur Lutterloh has owed him and his subjects a large sum of money; believes him, at present, to be serving with distinction in Washington's army; thinks he will be willing to pay his debts if he has the means; begs for Franklin's mediation. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Black Prince, Brest. Has taken three valuable prizes, four ransoms, and put forty-three captives into the prison at l'Orient; his consort; the "Black Princess," boasts four prizes, will send copy of journal and the names of the prisoners; hopes shortly to be ready to join the "Black Princess" at the Ile of Ross.

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

London. Having received no answer to his letter of Nov. 23rd, presumes it miscarried; miserable condition of the American prisoners, who number 1,100; does not understand why nothing has been done to forward the exchange as the English Board of Sick and Hurt are most anxious to do their part; another passport needed, as two vessels will not be sufficient.

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

Paris. Desiring a pass from Marseilles to Naples.

Paris. Asking to have his medal [ordered by the Congress] struck by the following week, as the King desires to see it; suggestions for the design.

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

Bordeaux. Departure of Mr. Adams from Bayonne. His reasons for thinking the "Confederacy" has foundered; bewails the difficulty and uncertainty of correspondence with the United States; suggests the benefits of having monthly packet boats; in daily expectation of valuable arrivals from America.

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

Dunkirk. His health perfectly restored; waits with impatience the commission for his ship the "Fearnot"; his refusal of offers made by the French will only serve under the American flag; refuses to expose himself to the insults of French officers. His scheme for the Bristol fair of March, will, he hopes, deprive the fair of some linen and other cargoes.

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

Morlaix. Referring Franklin to their letter of the 12th inst.; enclosing a copy of the journal of the "Black Prince"; their anxiety lest two of the prizes taken by the "Princess" have been retaken or lost; think both privateers will be ready for sea again in a few days; need of the prizes being speedily judged and condemned, on account of the great demand for provisions in the French navy.

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

Petitions for assistance to enable him to go to America. (In French.)

The Hague. Irritation of a certain great person against the English owing to their treatment of the Dutch ships; his expressed intention to propose a new resolution in favor of unlimited convoys, annulling all subsequent bills opposed to this measure. Information concerning the Baron de la H[ouze]. (In French.)

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

Bath. His claim, through Ralph Fretwell, to a considerable tract of land in Chester County, Pa.; has the original warrant; desires advice as to how to proceed in the matter.

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

The Hague. The unanimous resolution of the Holland Assembly for unlimited convoys. Not yet the right moment to propose a treaty to Holland. Account of a M. G(u)illon at Amsterdam, who passes as a United States Admiral and has the confidence of M. Van Berkel and other distinguished persons; suspects some intrigue like that of Mr. W[illam] L[ee] or Mr. Izard. (In French.)

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

Hesdin. Has been authorized by M. Necker to write a treatise on the comparative cultivation of tobacco; among other works, has need of one on the cultivation of tobacco in Virginia published in England a few years before; if it is in Franklin's possession, begs him to forward it with any other treatises on the subject he may be able to procure; relies on M. Necker and the Chevalier de Keralio to speak for him in this matter. (In French.)

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

Beaucaire. Writes on behalf of Pierre Colomb, who desires to enter the service of the United States. (In French.)

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

Paris. Will send his servant for an answer to the question enclosed on a separate paper herein.

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

His business connections with a certain person [Lord Shelburne?].

General physical description: L. 3p.

Nantes. Petition for relief, from seamen belonging to Captain Green's vessel which was sunk.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

The Hague. Rumor that Captain Jones is cruizing off the coast of Ireland. Baron de la H[ouze] not to be trusted. Anxious concerning the fate of the Confederacy. (In English; partly in cipher.).

General physical description: A.L.S.

The Hague. Remedy to cipher. Secret code for corresponding with Dr. Franklin. (In French.)

Cherbourg. Desires Franklin to forward him the judgment of the prize ship La Providence, taken by the Black Prince; the sale to take place on the 6th of March. (In French.)

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

Quimper. The Admiralty having omitted to send an account of their procedure in regard to the prize captured by the Black Prince, takes it upon himself to perform this duty; M. Diot only awaits Franklin's decision before allowing the sale to take place. (In French.)

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

Paris. Has been in Paris since January 15th, awaiting at least his reinstatement to the command of the "Alliance"; all his possessions left on board that frigate; demands money to replace these things, and also for his daily expenses.

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

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Hale's Franklin in France, I, 323.

Custrin. Acknowledges receipt of letter of November 21, 1779. Announces the death of his wife. Begs that the enclosed letter be forwarded to his son. In duplicate (see also: LIX, 78).

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

Custrin. Acknowledges receipt of letter of November 21, 1779. Announces the death of his wife. Begs that the enclosed letter be forwarded to his son. In duplicate (see also: LIX, 77).

Aix. Begs for a sufficient sum to enable him to return to his own country.

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

Adams has invited company to dine with him on Sunday next, previous to Franklin's invitation to dine with him on that day. They cannot do themselves the honor of waiting upon him.

Nantes. Arrived from Virginia the day before; expected to find Mr. Jay in Paris, but has just heard that he is in Cadiz; hopes Franklin will advise Mr. Jay how to proceed; has letters of recommendation to M. Beaumarchais and other gentlemen.

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

Bordeaux. Arrival at Cadiz of Mr. [John] Jay and M. [Conrad Alexandre] Gérard [de Rayneval] from Martinique. Account of the doings of the active Bareclo and the steps taken by him to protect his ships. Various reports of operations in the West Indies where it is apprehended that the English will be active.

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

L'Orient. His reasons for returning to port so soon; wretched condition of the Alliance; does not boast one good rope or sail; blames this state of things on Captain Landais' slothfulness and ignorance. His health rather impaired from his late fatigues; has been almost blind with sore eyes. Steps he intends taking to repair the Alliance. Wishes the Serapis could be made the property of America.

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

L'Orient. Arrival of Captain Jones on the 10th inst., as well as Mr. Haywood in the ship "Governor Livingston" from Virginia; when she left port, four thousand British troops were expected on one of their characteristic visits to Chesapeake Bay, and four thousand more were designed for Georgia.

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

Dunkirk. Expressing their thanks for their appointments to serve under Captain Ryan, of the Fearnot.

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Nantes. Concerning the acceptance of certain bills. Desires to know if he is to observe the directions of Congress only as regards the uniforms, etc.

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

Paris. Requesting passports for two of his huntsmen who go to England to procure him horses. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

The Hague. Heard from Jones himself of his arrival at Corunna, January 16th. (In French; partly in cipher.)

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

London. Unable to get his remittances from home; obliged, therefore, to return to America with his family; has not sufficient money to make a long journey before sailing, so is obliged to go directly to New York; begs for a letter to the Governor of the Jerseys, and a few lines to a friend of Franklin in Philadelphia, mentioning the cause of his coming to America by way of New York.

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

London. Mr. Ingham Foster in perfect health; Mr. Aubert in danger of his life, and his great friend, Sir James Burrow, seriously ill; the illness of his friends together with his own misfortunes he finds sorely depressing.

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

Bordeaux. Concerning an American bill in his possession which he wishes to have negotiated. (In French.)

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

Montbeliard. No reply to his various appeals for help; fears he has unwittingly offended Franklin; his end is near; cannot die tranquilly without the assurance of Franklin's forgiveness. (In French.)

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

Karlsruhe. On the strength of his former services in America, begs Franklin to forward the enclosed letter.

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

L'Orient. Certain repairs on the Alliance absolutely necessary; promises economy. Unless the prize money is paid, his throat will assuredly be cut.

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

Paris. Emboldened by the interest Franklin has shown in his "Table Raisonné de l'Economic Politique," begs permission to dedicate his present work to him,—a moral and political catechism. (In French.)

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

L'Orient. Not necessary to have the Alliance heaved down; repairs needed. Hopes that the wages due the surviving seamen of the late Bon Homme Richard may be paid them at once. His eyes still very weak and inflamed.

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

Nantes. Congratulating Franklin on the safe arrival of Mr. Jay and the other passengers on board the "Aurore." Desires to know if the cannon purchased by Franklin's order could be conveyed to America in the " Alliance."

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

Rotterdam. Received the enclosed letter from Mr. Bache, of Philadelphia, in June, 1778, but has been unable to deliver it sooner. In Europe concerning a legacy left his father. Before leaving America, he commanded a company in the Continental service.

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

Lyon. Desires news of his son, a secretary under M. [Conrad Alexandre] Gérard [de Rayneval]; begs for that gentleman's present address. (In French.)

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

Versailles. Concerning the four thousand suits of clothes which must be at La Rochelle by March 2d, if they are to go on the frigate which takes him to America.

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

Acknowledging his favors of May 26th and December 30th. The Commercial Committee impressed with Franklin's sentiments respecting draughts. Brighter prospect of suitable remittances since the Resolve of December 14th, Chevalier de la Luzerne strongly in favor of a correspondence by cipher; encloses a very good one (1 p.), though a little tedious.

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

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L'Orient. Acknowledging the receipt on board his vessel, the Happy Return, of a long list of English prisoners, taken by the American corsair, the Black Prince. (In French.)

General physical description: A.D. 1p.

L'Orient. Enclosing the receipt of the English Captain, William Webb, for the twenty-eight American prisoners received on board his ship, the Happy Return.

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

Nantes. Acknowledging Franklin's favor of the 14th inst. The petition of the poor American is perfectly true; his sufferings from illness and poverty genuine; will make inquiry about the man, and reward those who befriended him; this is only one of many cases met with at all sea-ports; has a heavy charge against the State for these advances.

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

The Hague. Nothing accomplished by the Holland Assembly; more talk of increasing the navy. (In French.)

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

L'Orient. Promises to be as economical as possible. Will gladly carry the supply of arms and clothing to America and will do his best to accommodate the four gentlemen mentioned as passengers. In great want of a first lieutenant; the present incumbent oftener drunk than sober; would consider it a great favor if he could have Lieutenant Rhodes, now on board the Luzerne. His letter to Mr. Baudouin written to remove any prejudice against himself which might prove hurtful to the common cause. Question of prize money.

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

Hamburg. Certificate as Consul of France given to Captain Boullancourt. (In French.)

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

Paris. Has written to Congress and to General Washington asking for an extension of his furlough; thinks a word from Franklin might procure him this favor.

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

Dunkirk. Introducing Thomas Kearl, of Norfolk, who desires to know the best way of returning to his native country.

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

St. Pierre, Martinique. Complains bitterly of having received no answers to the many official letters he has had occasion to send; ignorant to what cause to attribute so mortifying a neglect; Franklin's refusal to sign bills for the disbursement on Continental vessels has placed him in a most embarrassing position; will shortly resign his post, his chief reason being the total lack of provision for the liquidation of debts contracted on public account. (In duplicate.)

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

L'Orient. Desiring to know if the prisoners taken by American ships are permitted to enter the American service; many can be found willing to do this; great need of men on board the American vessels; if such an arrangement is feasible, asks that M. Puchelberg, the agent of Congress, may be informed of the fact. (In French.)

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

Paris. Requesting that he may be sent to America for trial, that his trunks, sealed, be remitted to the agent, and that he may be paid prize money and salary due him.

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

Vlissingen. Concerning the dishonest conduct of one Thomas Neweil, who declared he was bound for the Bay of Honduras and made application for goods on freight; instead of this, he proceeded to the Danish island of St. Thomas and there disposed of his partner, Mr. Barry's property and that of the other shippers; desires Franklin's influence to help him obtain some redress.

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

Paris. Has written to Captain Jones relative to procuring a passage on board the "Alliance"; desires to be notified when he must set out for l'Orient, and who the other passengers will be; wishes to stay in Paris with his family until the "Alliance" is ready to sail.

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

Nantes. His appointment by Congress to examine the accounts of all those in Europe who have been intrusted with the public money.

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

Paris. Arms and clothing for the American troops; his success in procuring them.

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

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 422).

Paris. Has found not only the original of the Treaty of Alliance, but that too, of the separate and secret act, both of which he encloses.

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

Versailles. Writes on behalf of several sailors who failed to receive their share of the prizes taken by the "Revenge," Captain Conyngham. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Commodore Jone's arrival at Corunna; the English not nearly as insolent to him as to the Dutch. Account of many American gentlemen who escaped from English prisons; efforts made to obtain for some of them a passage home.

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

Advice that they have endorsed certain bills to Sir John Lambert.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Describes different plans for destroying England's commerce on the sea, making raids on the English coast, seizing the channel islands and forcing England to come to terms with the United States. Submitted his plans to M. de Sartine. Deplores that they were not adopted by the latter. (In French.)

Forwarding a dispatch from M. Dumas and a letter from M. Landais. He thinks only Jones to be able to say in America that he did not seek the command of the "Alliance"; desires to be employed in France. (In French.)

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

Pont-Saint-Esprit. Desires to emigrate to America with his family; wishes advice and encouragement. (In French.)

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

London. His patience well-nigh exhausted trying to arrange for an exchange of prisoners; begs that a hundred English prisoners may be held in readiness at Morlaix; has proposed parole exchanges at sea, but with no success, as they claim the American captors would have the advantage. Hopes for a speedy reconciliation upon the basis of humanity and justice.

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

Passy. [Charles Gravier], le Comte de Vergennes has appointed next Tuesday for him to be presented to the King and Royal family at Versailles; will have the honor of breakfasting with Franklin on that day.

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

The Hague. Desires him to send the enclosed letter to Captain Jones; thinks the letter too exasperated against Sartine and Chaumont. (Partly in cipher.)

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

The Hague. Question of the two prizes restored to the English by Denmark; extract of a letter [1 p.] naming the persons who played a great part in the business. (Chiefly in cipher.)

General physical description: A.L. 1p.

Berlin. Discusses financial crisis of America, and disadvantages of paper money. Has a plan, whereby the United States may obtain money. Demands a £20,000 country-seat in United States for his scheme.

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

L'Orient. Necessity of stowing the arms for the Continent at once. Dislikes to complain of any man, but M. Schweighauser refuses to settle with Mr. Williams in regard to the Ranger's prizes; has received no payment up to this time; his sailors look to him for their rights. If Franklin approves the enclosed letter, begs that it may be forwarded to the Countess of Selkirk. Offers to take the cannon on board the Alliance.

General physical description: L. 4p.

Brest. Proposal to arm a vessel for the American service to sail under the American flag, and to be called the Franklin. (In French.)

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

Nantes. Is in the last stages of poverty and misery, owing to the failure of Commodore Guillen [Gillon] to give him the promised commission; encloses a memoir (XVII, 105) of his situation; hopes justice will be done. (In French.)

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

Nantes. Setting forth in detail the offers he received from Commodore Guillen [Gillon], and the failure of that officer to keep his promises. (In French.)

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

Prison de l'Abbaye. Enclosing a memoir concerning the unfortunate affair which took place sixteen years before; begs Franklin to read it, and, if he is judged innocent, that some interest shall be taken in his behalf. (In French.)

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

Going to Versailles for the last time before his departure; desires Franklin's despatches that night.

General physical description: A.L. 1p.