Wishes for the New Year. (In French.)

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Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Putnam's Monthly, October, 1906, 35.

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Amsterdam. England's manifesto of December 20th, declaring war on Holland. The English church at The Hague burnt; motives unknown. His approaching departure for The Hague with Messrs. Adams and Searle. (In French.)

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

Philadelphia. Instructions for procuring a further loan in France. Mission of Col. [John] Laurens.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 526; Blgelow, VII, 183).

Sceaux. Desires to serve America; in a continual state of want; applies to Franklin for aid.

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

Narbonne. Publishes a semi-weekly political and scientific periodical; sends the last number with an account of Franklin. (In French.)

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Bordeaux. New Year congratulations.

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Bordeaux. Announcing the arrival of a vessel from Annapolis; news of the landing made by the English at Hampton and their precipitare retreat owing to a body of French troops having landed at Georgetown, South Carolina; Lord Cornwallis confined to a small circuit around Charlestown.

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Philadelphia. Requests information in regard to a late expedition commanded by John Paul Jones, in which the frigate Alliance took part; especially as to the ownership of the other ships, any previous agreement as to the distribution of proceeds from prizes, the amount of proceeds, the benefits received by the United states, the dispute between John Paul Jones and Captain Landais, and as to the Alliance since her arrival in French waters. Signed: Fra[nci]s Lewis, in behalf of the Board.

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Amsterdam. Concerning the business so admirably adjusted by the Hon. Thomas Barclay, Consul-General in France for America. States several instances proving the Dutch Republic's good will toward America.

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L'Orient. Colonel [Patrick] Ferguson's defeat has frustrated, in a great measure, the enemy's designs against Virginia, but it is feared they will winter in Portsmouth.

Philadelphia. Exertions of Mrs. Bache in procuring supplies of clothing for the American soldiers; Rivington's efforts to turn her zeal into ridicule. (In French.)

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Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Works (Sparks, VIII, 527; Bigelow, VII, 188).

Chataudoin. His wife most eager for news of her cousin, Charles Carroll, from whom she has not heard for nine years. (In French.)

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

Rochelle. Seeks the position of American agent at Rochelle; movements of the Cadiz fleet. (In French.)

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

Orleans. Delighted that the wine arrived in good condition; have just shipped a cask of the old wine of St. Denis, according to orders. (In French.)

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Resolution that bills of exchange amounting to £12,000 be drawn on the American Minister at Versailles for the purchase of clothing for the Jersey line. Signed: Charles Thomson, Sec[retar]y, and attested.

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Near Angers. Wishes a position as Lieurenant or Captain in a Boston regiment. (In French.) A.E. by Franklin. It is impossible. (In French.)

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Philadelphia. Order carrying out the preceding Resolutions of Congress. Signed: John L. Clarkson, Sec[retar]y, pro tem.

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Lausanne. Enclosing an account of a volunteer review in Ireland, which his father asked him to forward.

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Abbeville Prison. Have been prisoners since October, 1780; penniless and almost naked; entreat Franklin to procure them their liberty.

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London. Acknowledging £150 to be applied to the relief of the American prisoners; the weekly allowance suggested by Franklin will amount to £150 per month, as there are five hundred prisoners; if this sum can be furnished regularly, well and good; but until he has orders to that effect, he will feel justified in distrubuting less.

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Kaschau, Hungary. At the slightest word of encouragement, will resign his position, say farwell to his friends and present himself at Passy. (In French.)

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L'Orient. Leaves for Philadelphia in a few days; hopes to be entrusted with a letter for Dr. Franklin's family.

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

Paris. Transcribing his letter of September 29, 1780; attributes receiving no reply to Franklin's illness. (In French.)

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Paris. Introducing M. La Renaudière, who, hearing that a printer is wanted in the United States capable of training apprentices, would like the position. (In French.)

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Leyden. Wrote a few weeks ago enclosing letters from Dr. Fothergill; little thought that he would so soon have to announce his death, which took place on the 26th of December; his director, guide and friend.

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Boston. Wrote some months before by Mr. Guild, who probably spoke of a bill then pending in the Assembly for incorporating a philosophical society; it is now formed under the name of the Amercian Academy of Arts and Sciences; at the last meeting several distinguished gentlemen were put in nomination, among them the Amercian Ambassador to the Court of France; forwards a specimen of Society's first fruit.

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Liege. Offering two hundred and thirty muskets at a reasonable price. (In French.) A.E. by Franklin. Has no need of them. (In French.)

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The Hague. Russia strongly for Holland and against Great Britain. Letters of marque against England being generally distributed to privateers and armed vessels. (In French.)

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Dublin. The citizens of Dublin, touched by the present situation in the West Indies, desire to send provisions and clothing; desire a passport and protection for their vessel, as well as Franklin's interest in obtaining the same from the Court of France and the Spanish Ambassador at Paris.

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Paris. Certifying that he has not disposed of any of the within mentioned certificates and that he has deposited the power of attorney sent him by Mr. Shee with Dr. Franklin. (Copy.)

General physical description: D.S. 1p.

Concerning a note forwarded to him by a book seller in Turin. (In French.)

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Ostend. Introducing Mr. Charles Hill of Bristol, who has helped many Americans in England; he is going to Bilbao on business, and being English born, he will need a passport from the Spanish Ambassador; begs Franklin's interest in obtaining this favor; such services instrumental in encouraging a humane attitude towards American prisoners in England.

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Has not forgotten the pleasure he had of seeing Franklin in London at Sir John Pringle's. Desires to see him now about a matter connected with the Royal Society of London. (In French.)

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Was employed as a cook by Franklin, presents a claim for a sum of money due to her. (In French.)

General physical description: L. 1p.

Passy. Account for wages, etc., as cook for Dr. Franklin. (In French.)

General physical description: Mem. 1p.

Hopes for a private audience with Franklin; his former position as Commander of the Royal Frigates. (In French.)

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

Amiens. Grateful for the position offered him, but cannot leave his wife and daughter; if circumstances should alter, relies on the continuance of Franklin's favor. (In French.)

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

Hesdin. Asks Franklin's interest to procure him the position of agent on one of the King's farms. (In French.)

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

Versailles. In receipt of news from America; his interest in his own country and in Franklin's should be a close bond of union between them. (In French.) Agreement attached relative to the vessel, the "Marquis de la Fayette." (In French.)

Sending a prospectus of interest to a lover of the arts and sciences. (In French.)

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St. Prix. Desires directions for converting smoke into flame; understands that Franklin, when he invented his stove, employed a certain method to this end; has failed to find an account of it among his works. (In French.)

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Amsterdam. Announcing that the Dutch states have joined the armed neutrality which was signed at the Court of Prussia; force and spirit shown by the Dutch in regard to English demands.

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

Paris. Grateful for Franklin's kindness. Has lost everything through the failure of the firm; begs Franklin to procure employment for her husband. (In French.)

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Three months since he has had the pleasure of seeing Frankin or the Lady of Auteuil [Mme. Helvétius]; would like to be with them all the time. (In French.)

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Nantes. Promised, by Mr. Williams, a passage to America on board the Marquis de Lafayette; unable to wait longer for the departure of this vessel; asks for a passage on one of the French frigates shortly to sail from Brest to Rhode Island; will be glad to carry any despatches and would be obliged for an introduction to Congress.

Paris. Forwards a memoir concerning certain people in the King's service; begs Franklin to procure him information on this subject. (In French.)

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Asking for information concerning a cargo of brown sugar consigned to a merchant in Philadelphia; informed of its safe arrival in June 1780. (In French.)

La Rochelle. His brig the Whim ready to receive her cargo; fears that the proceeds from the sale of his tobacco will be insufficient to load the brig; begs Franklin's influence with the Secretary of State to allow him to carry freight from the King's stores to M. de Ternay's fleet at Rhode Island. Any despatches may be safely confided to his care.

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

The Hague. Progress of negotiations between Russia and Holland; England's vain efforts to keep Holland out of the Alliance. Desires confirmation of certain cheering news from America. (In French.)

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

Paris. Announcing his arrival in Paris.

Paris. Enclosing a letter addressed to Franklin which her daughter received from England; reason why the seal was broken; desirous of making his acquaintance.

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

Board of Treasury, Philadelphia. Warning as to a number of lost sets of bills of exchange.

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The Hague. Efforts made by Sir [James] Harris, the English Ambassador at St. Petersburg, to keep Holland out of an alliance with Russia; attitude of the Empress.

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Desiring Franklin's advice as to her brother's choice of a career. (In French.)

The Hague. If it can be arranged without prejudice to the United States, would like [John] Paul Jones to take command for serveral months of a Dutch fleet, sent by the citizens and patrons of the outraged republic of Holland against Great Britain. (In French.)

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Paris. Acknowledging his invitation for dinner on Sunday; prefers to come on a day when he can see him alone.

Hoped to present to Franklin, in person, his book entitled L'Art d'Essayer l'or et l'Argennt; instead has the honor of sending it by M. François Steinsky, Professor of Physics at Prague. (In French.)

Paris. Accepting invitation to dinner.

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Antwerp. Situation of Antwerp admirable for commerce, though that as well as politics appears to have been banished.

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Paris. Request from Captain [William] Robeson for a passage to America on board one of the King's ships. (In French.)

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Has just heard that the shipment of saltpetre from St. Malo to L'Orient has terminated successfully; offers his congratulations. Has sustained a heavy below in the loss of an aunt who had been a second mother to him. (In French.)

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Caen. Enclosing a sonnet (1 p.) of which Franklin is the subject; written in honor of the Immaculate Conception; it won the first prize at the University of Caen. (In French.)

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Paris. Unable to accept his invitation to dinner as he is engaged to M. de Beaumarchais.

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

Paris. Acknowledging Franklin's kind note and appointing a day when she will be happy to see him.

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The Hague. Holland's manifesto not yet published; fears the consequence of so much delay. Holland likely to ask of France aid for her forces in the East Indies. (In French.)

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Boston. Certificate of membership.

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L'Orient. Have paid the desired amount to Captain Nicholas Broughton of Marblehead. The ship "Marquis de la Fayette" not yet appeared.

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Paris. Enclosing the desired permission, that the books held at the customhouse may be delivered to Franklin's address without further delay. (In French.)

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Ask Franklin's intervention in favor of Chevalier de Cambray, Lieutenant-Colonel of artillery, who was taken prisoner at Charleston. Recall his distinguished services in America for which he received a special medal. Is now without funds, although a large amount of pay is due him. Went to America under the auspices of Franklin. Was recommended by Mmes. de Boulainvilliers and [De] Tonnerre.

Newport. Praises Mr. Laurens in the highest terms. Franklin's letters of introduction procured him the kindest welcome in Philadelphia, from Mr. Reed and the Academical Society. (In French.)

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Boston. For news of the state of affairs, refers him to Colonel [John] Laurens an officer in the army and son of former President Laurens, now a prisoner in the Tower of London; Colonel Laurens's mission probably connected with the great need of money. Greater degree of unanimity in the settlement of the new Constitution. Has long expected the arrival of Captain Jones in the "Ariel"; doubts not he will clear himself of all charges against him; Landais's trial and the testimony of the officers and passengers. Franklin elected a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The bearer of the present letter is his son-in-law, Colonel Johonnot, late of the U.S. army, who goes to France to see his son; will appreciate any kindness shown them. Encloses a memoir, of which he is the author, concerning the great service rendered the American cause by Count d'Estaing; wishes it printed and published at his expense; encloses copies of his sermon delivered at the inauguration of their new Commonwealth.

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Doullens. Saw in the Pennsylvania Gazette of Oct. 30th, some mention of the Chevalier du Buisson; his only surviving daughter is very anxious for news of her father, who went to America in 1757 and of whom nothing has been heard since. (In French.)

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

Expects to see Franklin on Sunday. Will, however, call before then and let him know the contents of letters reveived by her. (In French.)

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New Windsor. Fears that party feeling will long delay the choice of a Secretary for Franklin's Embassy. Mission of Col. Laurens; approves his selection by Congress. Has sent, from time to time, authentic and accurate accounts of their successes, but dared not give a confidential account of their extreme need of money, arms,clothing, and ammunition. French force of great service in counteracting the enemy's plans. Col. Laurens can furnish all particulars of a public and private character. His own situation in America is the happiest he can ever hope to obtain. Not surprised to discover that Franklin has enemies, but the people at large revere his name. Does not know whether their little book has yet made its appearance; enemy's hellish trade will furnish him with further material, which he will forward.

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Brussels. The books which the bearer will deliver, were given him by his uncle, Sir Edward Newenham; has also a letter from his uncle which he will deliver in person.

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Nantes. Since his last a ship loaded with sugar and cotton from Port au Prince (but belonging to Boston) arrived at l'Orient to his address. Each post informs him that the ship ["Marquis de la Fayette"] is ready but she is, notwithstanding, still at Bordeaux. If he had not made the bargain for her he could now ship the goods in American bottoms as there are two or three ships at l'Orient. Has sent M. de Chaumont his account current by this day's post. If Dr. Franklin takes this clothing he will repay Mr. de Chaumont by him.

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

Inviting Franklin and his son to dinner tomorrow, Saturday, in Paris at the Place Vendome. In French.

Boston. Introducing [Louis Dominique Ethis] de Corney, a member of several literary societies in Europe, who came to America with Marquis de la Fayette on public business.

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Asking him to loan her a French-English dictionary. (In French.)

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Thanks him for sending her news about her friend. Would like to see Franklin soon and dine with him. Would have written to him in English but is not yet sufficiently proficient. Mme. De Tonnerre is in a serious condition, her life is despaired of. Returns the German papers. Will send tickets for theatre soon to Franklin's grandson. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L. 3 p.

Dunkirk. The bearer is Mr. Thomas Wynne, who escaped with his young brother from an English prison; their hope of sailing to America from one of the French seaports; has lent them a little money; leaves the rest to Franklin's known kindness. (In French.)

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The Hague. Sending enclosure for Congress. Talk of a general peace through the interventions of Russia; report that England has proposed a nine years' truce to France. Delighted to see Mr. Silas Deane. Account of his conversation with Mr. Searle and the French Ambassador. Conference between the Ambassador and M. G[illo]n; the latter's belief that he will soon be able to see sail from the Texel. Desiring to know if there is any Minister in Europe with sufficient power from Congress to enter into negotiations with Russia. (In French.)

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L'Orient. The arms damaged on board the "Ariel" and left for repair are nearly ready for shipping; desires to know if they are to go on board the "Marquis de la Fayette."

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

Troyes. Has several talents which he thinks will prove advantageous to the Colony of Boston. (In French.)

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

Vienna. Wrote some weeks before of experiments done according to Franklin's directions, with wires of various metals. Repeats his inquires concerning an important letter from Mr. Wharton, which he never received. Vexed at the ungenerous behaviour of the English towards his country; hopes the northern powers will no longer brook the pride and arrogance of that nation. Begs for news of America and suggests a way of forwarding newspapers. Has observed a blunder in all the translations of his "Theory of the Electrophorus," which affects the sense; will publish a new translation, with improvements.

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Sends him a foolish thing written for him; will be very angry if he tells anyone that she writes verse. (In French.)

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

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Poem on the four seasons: Glycère (spring), Celimène (summer), Erigonne (autumn), and Cloris (winter). An allegorical tale in verse. (In French.)

Boston. Asking that payment be stopped on certain bills.

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Mont Flanquin. Desires to serve in the United States on condition that he reveive the command of infantry or cavalry troops. (In French.)

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Amsterdam. The disagreeable situation of Mr. Digges; caused by Mr. Trumbull's mentioning his name in his trial. Mr. [Winslow] Warren and Mr. Brailsford both taken up; reasons why they were suspected. Mr.[John] Temple's cautious behavior saved him.

Beverly. Announcing Franklin's election as a member of the Amercian Society of Arts and Sciences in January, 1781; encloses a catalogue of the present officers, the act of incorporation and the President's oration. Desires to known what publications of merit have appeared in France during the last five or six years, especially in Natural Philosophy, Mathematics and Astronomy.

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

Nantes. Introducing Mr. [John] S[c]haffer, recommended to him by Mr. Morris of Philadelphia.

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

Begging Franklin to write at once to the Count de Vergennes, requesting an escort for the vessel, the "Marquis de la Fayette." (In French.)

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Rennes. In August , 1777, rented a carriage to a Mr. Vincent, an American, which was the last he ever saw of it; asks that the value of the vehicle be given him. (In French.) [A. E. by Franklin.] Advises him to write to the French Consul at New York, with a power of attorney, authorizing him to recover the property.

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Paris. Enclosing a bill of the Loan Office for acceptance; reasons why a bill is often refused. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Gand. Enclosing a letter from Mr. Thomas White, whose funds are in Franklin's hands; desires to know for what amount he may draw. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Passy. Receipted bill for carriage hire and wine. (In French.)

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Forbach. Giving particulars about the patient's [the Dowager Duchess of Deux-Ponts] condition, great improvement but still seriously ill. (In French.)

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Sending a copy of a note written to him by the Dowager Duchess of Deux-Ponts and giving particulars of the latter's illness. Comments on the state of affairs in England and the reports of a truce between the belligerent powers. (In French.)

General physical description: A.N. 2p.

Dunkirk. Wishes to know if the request concerning the twenty volunteers of Capt. Conyngham's crew came to hand; they live in his house and will give him no peace until he writes again; Mr. Coffyn refuses to do anything for them, as he has received no instructions; they demand their wages and a lawful share of the prize-money. (In French.)

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Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe. Concerning the capture of an English privateer schooner by seven Americans, held as prisoners on board; in the subsequent trial, the privateer was adjusted the property of the captors; this judgment has been appealed to France for a second hearing; has purchased the pretentions of the seven Americans and begs Franklin's interposition on his behalf, should the appeal come before the Court of France.

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Six Americans on board the ship in a most miserable situation, without clothes or money; thay had all relied upom being exchanged with the Frenchmen; they are treated badly and are short of rations.

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Reproaches him for not coming to see her on her usual day; promises to return all his visits when she is stronger; begs him to bring her little story with him so that she may make a correction. (In French.)

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Versailles. M. de Sartine wrote Franklin in October, 1779, in regard to the sailors of the "Revenge," Captain Conyngham; Franklin's belief that many of them had embarked clandestinely has been disproved by their names being found on the ship's muster-roll; sends a new memoir concerning this matter. (In French.)

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Stockholm. Being the proprietor of a large tannery, and hearing that the United Provinces are in need of a quantity of shoes, offers to supply two thousand pair a month, at six shillings a pair.

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

La Rochelle. Repeating his request for freight with which to load his brig the Whim.

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

Passy. Enclosing four documents, sent to his father by Messrs. Lavabre, Doerner and Co., bankers at Paris for Franklin's official endorsement. (In French.)

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Alligny. Asking that the enclosed letter may be forwarded to his friend, Vaillant, in Philadelphia. (In French.)

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Paris. Sending the letter which Franklin promised to forward to America with his despatches. (In French.)

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Forbach. Announcing that their invalid is on the road to recovery and that the doctors promise a speedy convalescence. [A few lines added by Mme. La Douairière Duchesse de Deux-Ponts on February 22.] Her brother has only said what was true; she feels sure now that she will live. (In French.)

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Passy. Craves a passport for the Chevalier Destours, residing in Dublin, whose state of health obliges him to come to Paris. (In French.)

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

Amsterdam. Has received a letter from Capt. Daniel McNeill, from St. Lucia, advising them of his capture and begging that Dr. Franklin be notified not to accept any bills endorsed to his order.

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Forbach. The condition of Mme. La Douairière [Duchesse de Deux-Ponts] improves from day to day; she wishes to write herself but he thought best to prevent her as she is still very weak. Nothing in the way of news from Brest; vessels making ready to sail and work going ceaselessly on. (In French.)

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Thursday, Passy. Relating an occurrence which had taken place at a friend's house when a certain American, and an intimate friend of Franklin, had insulted a lady there present by throwing her letter on the ground and walking on it. The lady is very angry over the affair. Only Franklin can arrange the matter. Invites him to tea and asks him to bring his compatriot. (In French.)

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Paris. Concerning the claims made by the seamen of the Revenge; Captain Conyngham being dead, thinks it impossible to declare positively on the facts alleged in the sailors' memorial; was told both by Mr. Hodge and Captain Conyngham that the latter got rid of twenty unruly sailors by putting them on a prize-ship to guard the prisoners; these afterwards got control of the ship and took her to England, where the said sailors were thrown into prison; gives particulars of Captain Conyngham's last cruise.

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Nantes. Captain [de Galatheau] of the "Marquis de la Fayette" gone to Passy; cannot guess his business; ship not yet ready to take in all the goods.

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Is requested by his mother to invite Franklin and his grandson to dinner. Hopes M. [Louis Guillaume] Le Veillard will come with them also. (In French.)

Paris. Begs that the letter he sends may be forwarded by express.

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

Le Havre. Desires passports for American ships. (In French.)

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Intoducing M. Frenel who wishes to know the present value of some paper money issued by Congress. Inquires if he knows a Mr. Iry, of Boston.

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Letter in anonymous form giving the views of a certain lady on love as opposed to those of a certain gentleman {Franklin). She asserts that she is a follower of Plato, while he is an Epicurean and a disciple of Anacrcon. Platonic love is a convenient safeguard for the fair sex (beau sexe). Exculpates herself from the accusation of showing or giving copies to others of the gentleman's letters to her without his consent. Attributes his displeasure and bad humor to her refusal to accept his proposals of love. In French. In duplicate (see also: XLIII, 95).

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Letter in anonymous form giving the views of a certain lady on love as opposed to those of a certain gentleman {Franklin). She asserts that she is a follower of Plato, while he is an Epicurean and a disciple of Anacrcon. Platonic love is a convenient safeguard for the fair sex (beau sexe). Exculpates herself from the accusation of showing or giving copies to others of the gentleman's letters to her without his consent. Attributes his displeasure and bad humor to her refusal to accept his proposals of love. In French. In duplicate (see also: XLIII, 94).

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Fragment of a humorous article in Mme. Brillon's handwriting which seems to refer to Franklin and his relations with her. Incomplete. (In French.)

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Paris. A few days before, enclosed Franklin a memoir concerning the sugars shipped by M. de Valminière from Martinique to New England; begs to be informed if the memoir arrived safely. (In French.)

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Orleans. Has received the little boxes from M. Grand of Paris; wishes their contents declared in order to prevent their being confiscated. (In French.)

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

Forbach. Is delighted with the invalid's improvement; thinks the battle is won and that there will no longer be any occasion to write on the subject which has so occupied their thoughts. French fleet under M. de Grasse on the point of sailing for America; greatest confidence felt in him. (In French.)

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

The Royal Society of Medicine has deputed him to send Dr. Franklin tickets for their public meeting; trusts that he will not refuse them the honor of his presence. (In French.)

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

The Hague. Movements of Mr. Adams; his negotiations with M. de Neufville relative to large loan; hopes it will have better sucess than that of 1778. No apparent haste to strengthen the Dutch navy; discontent among the people. (In French.)

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

Quoting from a letter of Mme. La Douairière [Duchesse de DeuxPonts], which speaks of her improvement, though she still suffers greatly. Extract from her physician's letter asserting his belief in her speedy convalescence. (In French.)

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

Beverly. Desires a safe conveyance for the enclosed letters to Dr. Price in London; begs that certain observations of eclipees, made at the Royal Observatory at Paris, may be sent to him.

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

Nantes. Concerning M. de Chaumont's consent to the appropriation of the officer's clothing to the public account.

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

L'Orient. Received by the lugger Aimable Elizabeth, a packet which he forwarded by the last post; now sends some newspapers, and by the next opportunity will forward some journals of Congress.

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

L'Orient. The Custom house officers have refused permission to load one hundred and ninety-eight cases of musket barrels on the "Marquis de la Fayette," unless they are furnished with a passport; begs Franklin to forward one as soon as possible.

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

Belcamp, near Dublin. Most grateful for the passports which arrived that morning and desires four more for ships about to sail. His nephew and eldest son as well as his wife and himself look forward to paying their respects to Franklin very soon. In duplicate (see also: XXI, 90).

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

Belcamp, near Dublin. Most grateful for the passports which arrived that morning and desires four more for ships about to sail. His nephew and eldest son as well as his wife and himself look forward to paying their respects to Franklin very soon. In duplicate (see also: XXI, 89).

Versailles. Request his opinion on the French translation of the famous Latin verse, "Eripuit coelo fulmen, sceptrumque tyrannus"; suggests various renderings; encloses one to be placed under Franklin's portrait. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 11p.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in part in Works (Sparks), VIII, 538, Note.

Bordeaux. Sends his accounts, including advances made to sundry Americans, for which he has taken receipts; has omitted to mention cases where he only gave to prevent their being objects of public charity.

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

Paris. Acknowledging Franklin's favor with its request for certain letters and punctuation marks; will bring them in person on the first of April. (In French.)

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

Regrets that a prior engagement denies him the honor of accepting his polite invitation to dinner.

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

Asks him when he will come and dine with her. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L. 1p.

Turin. Plan to establish a lottery in America; dilates upon its numerous advantages. (In French.)

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

London. Extract from a letter relative to the restoring of peace between Great Britain and America. (Press copy.)

General physical description: 1p.

Thanks him for his letter and news contained therein. Hopes to see him at dinner on Wednesday. (In French.)

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

Paris. Denounces a young printer of his acquaintance, who intends writing to Franklin and asking for his picture. (In French.)

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

The Hague. Mr. Adams at Leiden. Amsterdam busy building and equipping vessels; the proposal of Amsterdam and Rotterdam to forbid all importation of English manufactures and all exporting to England of grain, linseed, etc. (In French.)

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

L'Orient. Enclosing two letters from America; will send larger packets by Colonel Laurens, who has just arrived in the "Alliance," Captain Barry commanding.

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

L'Orient. Enclosing a letter for Dr. John Foulke, whom he presumes is in Paris; offers his congratulations upon the safe arrival of the "Alliance."

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

L'Orient. Has just landed after a passage of twenty-six days from Boston; the expected arrival of the Marquis de Castries that evening alone prevents his hastening to deliver to Franklin the despatches of Congress, and pursue under his auspices the important matters to which they relate.

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

Isle of Groix, off L'Orient. Announcing the safe arrival of the Alliance; the bearer, Colonel Laurens, can furnish a particular account of affairs in America. Orders of Congress respecting the future movements of the Alliance; very anxious to obtain a copper bottom for that ship.

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

Dunkirk. Hopes to hear soon from Mr. Wharton, as it is nearly three months since the Ariel left L'Orient. Concerning the claim of the sixteen French sailors formerly belonging to Captain Conyngham, for wages and prize-money; enclosing a petition [in French, 3 p.] which they have letely presented to the Judges of the Admiralty, in which they hold him (Coffyn) responsible for the payment of their demands; begs for a letter which may clear him of all responsibility in this matter; asks that an explanation be given to M. de Castries to whom these men have written.

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

Treptow. Desiring news of his brother who is reported to have died at Philadelphia with the rank of Colonel in the American army; thinks he may have served under an assumed name; begs that, if possible, a certificate of his death may be procured. (In French.)

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

Paris. Desiring a passport which will enable him to leave Paris, as he intends returning to Amsterdam in a few days.

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

Account of "interventions" in [Jonathan] Williams [Jr.]'s drafts. Also includes chart of reimbursement for Fireaux Grand et Cie of Amsterdam. In French. In duplicate (see also: LIV, 125 (4) (OS)).

General physical description: A. Mem. 2p.

Account of "interventions" in [Jonathan] Williams [Jr.]'s drafts. Also includes chart of reimbursement for Fireaux Grand et Cie of Amsterdam. In French. In duplicate (see also: LIV, 125 (2) (OS)).

Paris. Transcribing his own poor rendering into French of the famous Latin verse "Eripuit caelo fulmen, et sceptra tyrannis." (In French.)

General physical description: L. 1p.

Groton, [Connecticut]. Informed that his nephew, Mr. Gurdon [S.] Mumford, has been admitted into Dr. Franklin's office, through the influence of Mr. Silas Deane; joins with his brother in acknowledging Franklin's kindness. In duplicate (see also: XXI, 105).

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

Groton, [Connecticut]. Informed that his nephew, Mr. Gurdon [S.] Mumford, has been admitted into Dr. Franklin's office, through the influence of Mr. Silas Deane; joins with his brother in acknowledging Franklin's kindness. In duplicate (see also: XXI, 104).

L'Orient. In case the Alliance is to convoy the ship with the Continental stores, thirty or forty more men are absolutely necessary; hears there are fifty Americans on board a French privateer; as the United States may not take French sailors into service, desires permission to get American subjects out of French vessels.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Hartford. Acknowledging Franklin's kindness in admitting his son into his family until a position can be found for him in a good counting-house; has made great sacrifices in the struggle for independence, which prevents his providing for his children, as he had hoped.

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

Paris. Asks for a stated audience to present an envoy from the Court of Spain, who is empowered to treat of affairs relating to America. (In French.)

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

Turin. Describes a plan by which a loan of 12 millions could be raised for the United States by the sale of 100,000 bonds at 120 fr. each which would participated in lottery drawings and bring more or less interest according to the result of such drawings. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

Monday noon. If Franklin approves of the enclosed letter to Gen. [Henry] Knox, it will be sent by the next post.

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

Friday evening. Inviting Dr. Franklin to dine with him on Tuesday.

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

Versailles. Desiring information in regard to the fate of a M. Le Brun de Bellecour, who served under General Washington and as Aide-de-camp to General Lincoln; since the affair of Savannah, nothing has been heard of him and his father is most anxious.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Paris. Regrets that a prior engagement prevents his dining with Franklin the following day.

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

Paris. Accepting invitation for dinner on the following day.

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

Paris. Expects Franklin and his grandson at dinner as promised by them to Abbés Chalnt and Arnoux. (In French.)

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

Brest. Request to forward the enclosed packets by Joseph Newman, Captain of the brigantine "Gates". (In French.)

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

Liancourt. The autumn before sent Franklin a little memoir concerning her brother whom she thought was serving as General in the American army; wishes to know if anything has been heard of him. (In French.)

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

On prison ship off Rochefort. Complains of treatment accorded him by a certain Captain who engaged him as gunner upon certain terms; was first captured in a prize belonging to his uncle, Captain McCulloch, and carried to England.

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

Autograph firm-signatures.

Paris. Their friends in Amsterdam, Messrs. Crommelin and Son, write that certain bills having fallen into the hands of the English, they beg that none shall be accepted without the signature of their firm. (In French.)

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

Caen. An American officer of the ship Revenge who has escaped from Forton Prison, in England; appeals for a loan of 20 guineas.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Nantes. Prevented by Mrs. Williams' illness from going to L'Orient; loading of the Marquis de Lafayette; not surprised at Messrs. L[ee]'s and J[ay]'s enmity; expects nothing from Congress.

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

Nantes. Informing them of the departure of the "Marquis de la Fayette," laden with clothing for the army; denies all responsibility for the unaccountable delay.

General physical description: A.Dr. of L. 3p.

London. Franklin deceived by Mr. Digges; his dishonesty in regard to the American prisoners [This paragraph printed in Works (Sparks, IX, 15, Note).]. Prospects of peace; intervention of the Empress of Russia and the Emperor of Germany.

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

Paris. Sends the maps on a smaller scale; as the surroundings of Fort Pitt were given in detail, he copied them directly from the original; wishes to know if the fête of "Shawane Town," as described by General Pownall, takes place every year. (In French.)

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

Paris. Requesting Franklin's company at dinner. (In French.)

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

Hesdin. Wrote in January in regard to obtaining the position of Agent on the King's farms; as the bearer of such an illustrious name, begs that influence may be used on his behalf. (In French.)

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

Versailles. Has the honor of forwarding the enclosed letter from Granville. (In French.)

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

L'Orient. As Franklin has given him no instructions and as there is no one to apply to for further orders, has taken the ship the "Marquis de la Fayette" under his direction and will proceed to Delaware with her as soon as he can get ready.

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Paris. Asks Franklin to induce Mr. Laurens to come to dinner that day. Count d'Estaing has promised to be present. (In French.)

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

Will have to devote the afternoon to preparing the memorial for tomorrow. Requests Franklin to make his excuses to M. Chalut.

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

Paris. Wish to know if they may dine with Dr. Franklin the following Saturday. (In French.)

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

Bielefeld. Offering to make shipments of sail cloth, table linen, etc., to America and requesting Franklin to furnish him with addresses of firms, etc. (In French.)

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

Bornier. Mr. Wharton's departure for America left them without money, credit or a friend; their plans for recovering their just dues; desire Franklin's assistance.

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

L'Orient. Enclosing names of prisoners taken during his voyage to Boston; sorry to sail for Philadelphia without Franklin's despatches; considers it his duty to convoy the "Marquis de la Fayette" to America.

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

L'Orient. Everything ready for the departure of the "Marquis de la Fayette"; she is to sail under convoy of the "Alliance".

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

The Hague. Holland's state of lethargy. England's refusal of Russia's offer of mediation. (In French.)

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

Paris. Protests his innocence; served Franklin with intelligence, attachment and fidelity. (In French.)

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

Sends Franklin a few newspapers; the enemy will tell their own story of the naval engagement of the 16th; they have ventured nearer the truth in Rivington's Royal Gazette than ever before; gallant conduct of the French; the enemy afraid to remain in Chesapeake Bay. Promises to send him Gen. [Nathanael] Greene's account of his affair with Cornwallis.

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

Passy. Franklin having accepted, at his request, divers copies of bills of exchange, he hereby promises to make good the amount should originals of said bills be presented for payment.

General physical description: D.S. 1p.

Versailles. Expresses great diffidence in exposing himself to Franklin's criticism; nevertheless sends him two volumes of his works. (In French.)

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

Sunday, Sanois. Her own grief, and that of all their Society, at Franklin's inability to be with them the following day; begs him to name his own time for coming to Sanois and planting a tree in her garden. (In French.)

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

Paris. Complaining that Franklin crossed out a signature on a draft which was presented to him for acceptance.

General physical description: L. 1p.

Tuesday morning. Sanois. Asking him to fix a day to spend at her country place before her departure. (In French.)

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

Paris. Introducing Mr. Vanderpar, from Iceland, who wishes an interview with Franklin on the subject of a vessel taken by Captain Jones and sent to America.

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

Paris. Has some American paper money; desires to know the best method of realizing its value. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Versailles. From Franklin's silence, fears that he never received the volumes sent him. (In French.)

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

Givet. Is desirous of going to America and serving as a second lieutenant. (In French.)

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

Amsterdam. Hears that a trunk and box belonging to him have been sent to Franklin at Passy; begs his care of them.

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

Goerlitz. Desires Franklin to send him the French rules and regulations for a branch of their Masonic Lodge at Goerlitz. Wishes to know if M. Frosch, director of the Royal Lottery in Paris, is still a Protestant. (In German.)

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

Vienna. Has received no answer to his last letter begging for information regarding Mr. Wharton's whereabouts; his reasons for being anxious on this score. Believes it necessary for the tranquility of Europe that America should remain free; attitude of England. Hopes of a Congress being called in Vienna and the American Minister being of the party. Work he has done in connection with electrophorus; notes on some new discoveries about inflammable and explosive air. Cowardly attack on Batavia by the English.

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

Brest. Has received the packets and, by the first occasion, will forward them to Mr. Holker. (In French.)

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

Leyden. Difficulty of procuring a loan in Holland; mortified at America's lack of credit.

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Works (Sparks, IX, 19; Bigelow, VII, 224).

Paris. Sending two certificates to prevent the payment of certain bills.

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

Amsterdam. Concerning certain bills of exchange.

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

London. Equally shocked with Franklin at the consummate artifice and villainy of [Thomas] Digges; sends certain documents which will be proof positive of his guilt; he never applied but £30 of all the money Franklin sent him for the relief of American prisoners. Account of money received and expended by himself on behalf of prisoners.

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

Requesting Franklin to put in a package for Mr. Jay the enclosed letter for Madrid. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L. 1p.

Requesting Franklin to lend her the collection of romances by J. J. Rousseau. In French.

General physical description: N. 1p.

Brest. Concerning certain duties on a cargo of sugar and cocoa brought by an American corsair to Brest; considers them unjust; applies to Franklin for redress. (In French.)

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

Rilly. Concerning cerain moneys due his mother-in-law, Madame d'Admirat, sent from Guadeloupe by her husband, as the proceeds from his sale of sugar in America. (In French.)

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

Leyden. After seeing the enclosed letter, amazed at Arnold's daring to show his face among men; his present employment that of stealing tobacco and negroes; Cornwallis engaed in the same pursuit. Has not yet succeeded in negotiating a loan; does not possess one grain of Franklin's faith and hope; motives which prevent the capitalists from coming forward. Desires Franklin's orders how the bills, accepted should be paid. Congratulates him on his success at Versailles. Good results to be expected, should Spain make a treaty with Mr. Jay. If America were willing to be less honest and would threaten to return to Great Britain, all the other Nations would hang themselves to prevent it; Europe's unfair and ungenerous treatment of America; would give millions to have all Europe remain neutral and let England and America fight it out alone.

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

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Strasbourg. Desires to go to America with his family and enter the service of the United States. (In French.)

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

Orleans. Concerning two boxes received from M. Grand, with instructions not to forward them without Franklin's orders. (In French.)

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

Versailles. Expressing great pleasure at receiving Franklin's book; inserts a verse written in his honor; begs his presence at the Hotel Girardin, already celebrated by a visit from the Emperor. (In French.)

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

Passy. A promissory note for six Louis d'or.

General physical description: D.S. 1p.

Guingamp. Offers his services to America. If Franklin disapproves of his plan, does not wish his commander, the Prince de Salm [-Krybourg], to know of this offer. (In French.)

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

Chatillon. If Franklin has no further need of William Penn's letters, asks that he will give them to bearer; desires also a volume of the Philosophical Transactions. Wishes to know if his brother has arrived in France. (In French.)

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

Arranging that his sister, niece and M. Marmontel may visit Franklin Sunday morning before dinner with Mme. Helvétius. (In French.)

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

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Hale's Franklin in France, I, 86.

Reply to Franklin's letter proposing a marriage between his grandson and Mlle. Brillon; mentions the inseperable obstacle to such a union. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L. 2p.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Pumam's Monthly, October, 1906, 36.

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Cambray. Asking that the enclosed letter may be forwarded to her husband.

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

Bordeaux. Advices received that the "Romulus," with a convoy of twenty transports, was bound from New York to the assistance of Arnold. Their ships' safe arrival at the Cape to a great market.

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

Bilbao. Two American vessels having arrived at Bilbao, announce the capture, in Chesapeake Bay, of the Romulus by M. [Jean Le Gardeus] de Tilly, commander of L'Eveille. (In French.)

Montelimar. Thanking Franklin for the information about M. de Maxwell. (In French.)

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

Paris. Sending him a book and an unsigned letter from R[alph] lzard. Begs Franklin to appoint an hour when he may receive his commands for America.

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

Notes of a correspondence between Mr. Williams and Mr. Thomas, concerning the shipment of certain merchandise to Messrs. Bache and Shee at Philadelphia.

General physical description: A. Dr. 4p.

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Paris. Desires to know the method advised by Franklin for burning smoke and thus diminishing the consumption of wood; thinks this method might be employed in their kitchen stove which burns an immense quantity of wood. (In French.)

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

Inviting Franklin and his grandson to dine with him. In French.

Desires instructions as to the binding Franklin prefers for his six volumes of Memoirs of the Academy of Sciences. (In French.)

Paris. Petitions Franklin to indemnify him for losses incurred through an order for arms given to him by Mr. Williams of Nantes. (In French.)

General physical description: L. 1p.

Amsterdam. His reason for requesting Congress not to make any draughts upon him until he had money to discharge them, His appointment as Minister Plenipotentiary to the States-General; has taken a house in Amsterdam. No chance of credit until their High Mightinesses determine to acknowledge the independence of the United States.

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

Paris. Thanking Franklin for his kind visit, and regretting that he was unable to dine him on Sunday. (In French.)

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

Vigan. Report that her brother, Colonel John Laurens, passed through Nantes en route to Paris; their letters to him have remained unanswered; begs for his present address. Her uncle, Mr. James Laurens, [Jr.,] is obliged to set out shortly for England and desires Dr. Franklin to procure him a proper passport, from the French Minister, for Mr. and Mrs.Laurens and the two daughters of H[enry] Laurens, a prisoner in the Tower of London.

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

A native of Alsace; seeks information concerning his cousin, George Mengs, supposed to reside at Philadelphia, also about his uncle, Michel Dieffenbach, an old resident of the latter city. Wishes to know whether his uncle is living or dead and what disposition he made of his fortune. (In French. Press copy.)

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

Response to the Comte de Tressan, recalling the planting of a tree during a reception given by the Comtesse d'Houdetot. In verse. (In French.)

Amsterdam. Introducing Mr. Warren, son of General Warren of Massachusetts.

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

Saint-Amand. He and his family are in trouble through the machinations of a wicked young man; begs for Franklin's protection. (In French.)

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

Paris. Tug L'Aimable Elizabeth cannot leave for Philadelphia for lack of sailors; despatches of Lafayette and Franklin make a speedy departure of importance; asks that influence be used with the Minister of Marine. (In French.)

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

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

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

Paris. Has accorded permission that the trunks containing the books be taken to their destination without the usual formalities. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Grateful for the book, which increases his knowledge of the American languages; has found immense similarity between them and those of the old world; much interested in the vocabulary of the Delawares; has discovered a Phoenician inscription near, south of Boston; thinks they may have been driven by storms on the coast of America. His interest in the American Society of Science and Arts; his plan for establishing a correspondence between the American Society and one lately started in Paris (L'Académie des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres). (In French.)

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

London. Delighted with Franklin's "Dialogue with the Gout." Difficulty of procuring a safe conveyance for her letters. Her life in London. News of Sir John Pringle, Dr. Priestley and Dr. Price.

General physical description: A.L. 4p.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Works (Sparks, IX, 25; Bigelow, VII, 230).

Paris. Served in the American army; desires to reenter it. E. Dr. Franklin requests Colonel Laurens to inform him if he is acquainted with de Bois. E. Colonel Laurens has recollection of an officer of that name but does not know the state of his services.

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

Passy. Accept invitation to dinner.

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

Amsterdam. Request that payment of certain bills be stopped.

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

[Paris]. Has finally received the long-sought copy of Eliot's Indian Grammar. Desiring Franklin's presence at the Museum the following Thursday at five o'clock; number of Franklin's acquaintances who will be present. (In French.)

London. His explanation of Digges's conduct; thinks it unlikely that the money can be recovered; unpleasant stories told of him during his residence in America. Thinks Mr. Trumbull a worthy character. Mr. Jones and Mr. Paradise now members of the club. Money needed for prisoners, if weekly allowance is to be kept up.

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

Nantes. Announcing the loss of a small bill.

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

Begs that his bill of exchange may be accepted. (In French.)

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

Philadelphia. Writes on behalf of Mr. Samuel Curson, his partner Mr. Isaac Gouverneur and Dr. John Witherspoon, Jr., taken by the English at the capture of St. Eustatius; cruelty shown to them as well as to Mrs. Gouverneur and her infant; supposed reasons for special severity; their exchange particularly desired. Signed: James Lovell. (4 copies. See also: XXII, 14)

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

Philadelphia. Writes on behalf of Mr. Samuel Curson, his partner Mr. Isaac Gouverneur and Dr. John Witherspoon, Jr., taken by the English at the capture of St. Eustatius; cruelty shown to them as well as to Mrs. Gouverneur and her infant; supposed reasons for special severity; their exchange particularly desired. Signed: James Lovell. (4 copies. See also: XXII, 13)

Sending Franklin a work by Scheele which had been loaned to Turgot, the Minister, by Franklin and which the writer claimed after Turgot's death. (In French.)

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

Paris. Forwards M. Montieu's account; also the protest of the capture made by Captain Jones, which he begs may be forwarded to Congress.

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

The Hague. Mr. Adams's memoir presented to the President of the States-General; will have it published in English, French and Dutch. Reported threats against Holland made by Great Britain. (In French.)

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

Lons-le-Saunier. Begs for news of his son who is serving with Rochambeau in America. (In French.)

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

[Paris]. Sending Franklin the estimate of the Board of War with the prices. Cannot dine with him Sunday, that being the day the Count de Vergennes has appointed for his taking leave.

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

Paris. Sends a note on the military services of M[ajor] Pierre F[rancois de] Boy, of Marseilles, who wishes to re-enter the service of the United States. Hopes soon to return to Passy and be Franklin's neighbor. (In French.)

Lyons. Proposition to furnish woolen cloth for uniforms and all kinds of clothing for account of the Congress or individuals in the United States and to sell cargoes coming from that country. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 3p.

Geneva. Giving an analysis of the character of Franklin's grandson, his progress in his studies and his physical development. (In French.)

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

Paris. Sends a packet which he begs him to forward with his despatches by Mr. [John] Laurens; sorry to trouble Franklin, but Mr. Laurens, from political or other motives, has avoided him.

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

Philadelphia. Enclosing a letter from Dr. Putnam, also some former proceedings of Congress in regard to the sloop which Count D'Arbaud restored to the Governor of Antigua after it had been taken by Dr. Putnam and others. In duplicate (See also: XXII, 21).

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

Philadelphia. Enclosing a letter from Dr. Putnam, also some former proceedings of Congress in regard to the sloop which Count D'Arbaud restored to the Governor of Antigua after it had been taken by Dr. Putnam and others. In duplicate (See also: XXII, 20).

Inquiring of Franklin about the reported success of Gen. [Nathanael] Greene in North Carolina. (In French.)

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Returning the papers containing accounts of two engagements between the English and the allied forces in America. Compliments Franklin on his progress in French. The only bad mistake he generally makes is in confounding the gender of words. (In French.)

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Aranjuez. Mr. Jay declined to receive his oath of allegiance until Franklin's opinion in regard to the propriety of such a step could be learned; begs that an answer be sent to him at Toledo.

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Nantes. The bill in question has been found.

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Paris. Asking for a passport for his son whom he has determined to send to an Academy near Brussels.

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Gives address of M. [Palteau] de Veimerange. Asks William Temple Franklin to send him some accounts which he left on the latter's desk. In French.

Amsterdam. The news from America not at all bad; has communicated it to all the newspapers. Concerning certain bills ordered by Congress to be drawn upon him, Begs that the enclosed letter, received from Gottenberg, be forwarded to Mr. Jay, with great care as to secrecy and despatch; hopes it will remove all diffculties with Spain, whose accession to the treaty would be of great value to the cause in every part of Europe. Importance to America of obtaining an acknowledgement of their independence from as many Soverigns as possible before conference for peace shall be opened. Suggests acting upon the 10th Article of the Treaty or Alliance. Encloses a memorial of their High Mightinesses. His mission now a subject of deliberation. Discusses Holland's utimate action. All ideas of peace with England false and delusive. Agrees with Franklin respecting duties.

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Recommends an armorer who wishes to emigrate to America. (In French.)

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Vienna. No answers received to his letters of December 2d, February 7th, and April 7th; thinks Franklin's letter was suspected by the authorities and detained in Paris; letters from Dr. Le Bègue de Presle tampered with; directions as to their correspondence in future. His paper upon the theory of the electrophore much enlarged and preceded by an introduction of Franklin's theory of electricity, published in German. Copies of his book sent to Sir John Pringle, Dr. Priestley and other friends. His visit from the Emperor [of Austria] who expressed his regret at not having seen Franklin in Paris.

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Florence. Understood that there was a letter for him from America which Franklin kindly promised to forward; gives address.

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The Hague. Sends translation of Amsterdam's proposal. His intention to write to Congress concerning the difficulties in which his faithful services to the United States have involved him. (Partly in French.)

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Announcing the birth of a daughter. (In French.)

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Brest. Has given the packet to Colonel Laurens and received the postage.

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Brest. Goes on board in an hour. Hears that Franklin has expressed a desire to withdraw from business; in case his resignation should be accepted, will use any influence in his power to insure its being attended with every mark of honor and consideration.

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Quimper. Desires to serve in the American army. (In French.)

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Dunkirk. Concerning the officers of the frigate Pallas who have abused his credit; asking redress.

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Amsterdam. Asks that bills lately remitted for payment to Mr. Isaac Hazlehurst by the Hon. Robert Morris be accepted.

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Amsterdam. Concerning their vessel supposed to have been retaken from the English by an American privateer and carried into Morlaix. (In French.)

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