Sending her best wishes on the occassion of the New Year. (In French.)

Proposition for catering to Franklin's household. In French

Neufchatel. Fears he has not been sent their later volumes of Descriptions des Arts et Métiers; the twentieth now in press; famous sovereigns to whom the various volumes have been dedicated; asks leave to dedicate the twentieth to the respectable body governing the United States. (In French.)

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

Paris. Sending Franklin their good wishes for the New Year. (In French.)

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

Philadelphia. Acknowledging Franklin's attention to the interests of their house, and reimbursing him for the bill which he kindly prevented from being returned. In duplicate (see also: XXXI, 4).

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

Philadelphia. Acknowledging Franklin's attention to the interests of their house, and reimbursing him for the bill which he kindly prevented from being returned. In duplicate (see also: XXXI, 3).

The medal which Franklin bestowed on the Vicomte de Mory, his brother-in-law, is the most precious reward he received for his services in America; begs that de Mory may be made a member of the Society of Cincinnatus. (In French.)

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

Vienna. Hopes Count Choteck's commission has been forwarded to America. Their plan of making an air-balloon if they can get a sum adequate to the expense; one of their Society, a young man, will go to Paris in order to obtain a perfect knowledge of their structure and management; desires to know if these are kept secret; looks upon these balloons as one of the greatest discoveries of natural philosophy; its probable influence on war; the English jealous of this discovery. Inexcusable delay in receiving the Pennsylvania Almanac Franklin sent him a year and half ago. German edition of his book out two years while the original is not yet published; finds this in the highest degree vexing.

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

Geneva. Expressing the greatest pleasure at Franklin's contentment with [Benjamin Franklin] Bache; wishes for his long life and happiness. (In French.)

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

Paris. Invitation for dinner.

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

Paris. Thanks for the money loaned in the past and begs another small advance.

Poitiers. Offering further suggestions on the subject of ballons. (In French.)

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

It has been a long time since he last talked with Franklin; begs for an interview. (In French.)

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Lyons. Congratulating him on the glorious triumph achieved by the United States, and on his own part in that great event. Begs his acceptance of some observations he has made on phosphorus and a treatise on diplomacy. (In French.)

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

Paris. Sending Franklin a translation of his remarks on the savages. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Experiments with balloons in England; expected departure of the Lyons balloon; the Academic des Sciences deputed by the Government to work towards perfecting balloons; some of his own reflections. (In French.)

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

Paris. Invitation for dinner.

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

Paris. Reasons which have induced him to contemplate emigrating to America; desires necessary advice and information. (In French.)

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

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Providence, Rhode Island. Sending Franklin an address which they beg him to lay before the King of France, soliciting his patronage of their College [Brown University] by the establishing there of a Professor of the French language and History together with the presentation of certain French books, etc.; encouraged to make this request by his Majesty's important literary favors to Yale College, which they understand that Corporation thought proper to decline.

General physical description: L.S. 2p.

Paris. Sending Franklin a poem for whose faults he begs indulgence and asking him to forward a copy of it to the immortal Washington. (In French.)

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

Other Descriptive Information: See also: XXXI, 16b

Mezieres. Hopes the similarity in their names will induce Franklin to take an interest in him, and procure him a position in some Academy of Design, or at least the place of draughtsman at the Royal Ecole de Génie, at Mezieères;. (In French.)

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

Orleans. Begging Franklin to accept a copy of his work on Natural History and to forward another to the illustrious [American Philosophical] Society of Philadelphia of which he is President; would consider it a great honor to become a member of this Society. (In French.)

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

Paris. Begging his interest on behalf of an American, [J.] Schaffer, who risks being dishonored in the eyes of all the world. In French.

Paris. Begging Franklin to write to M. de Rosambo, and M. de Gars de Courcelles in favor of himself and [J.] Schaffer; their fate is entirely in Franklin's hands. (In French.)

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

Paris. Thanking Franklin for the letter he wrote to M. Breteuil; in spite of Franklin's wish not to meddle further in his affairs, begs a line to M. Rosambo, President of the Tournelle and M. de Gars de Courcelles; also requests that M. Beaumont may be granted an interview to speak on his behalf.

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Paris. Sends Franklin his book relative to a new method for planting and cultivating vineyards as well as new processes for the manipulation and fermentation of wines; desires to place his discoveries at the service of America. (In French.)

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

London. Enthusiastic praise of his father and Franklin. [P(ost) S(cript) in French, signed E.N.B. and P. Bancroft.] New Year's wishes from their mother; account of their father's movements in America and his intended visit to France; news of their brother and sisters; the latter recovered from small-pox with no disfigurement, owing to inoculation; messages to Mrs. [John] Jay and to Mr. and Mrs. [Le Ray de] Chaumont.

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

The Indian flour has arrived and will be forwarded. (In French.)

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Vienna. Introducing the Comtesse de Fries, whose husband is a banker in Vienna, one of the richest and most respectable men in Europe.

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Carlow. His early pleadings for the rights of America; what Ireland did for America deserves very warm returns in National connection and friendship. His fears for America caused by the talk of disbanding the army without the troops having received their arrears. Has left Dublin and is enjoying the diversion of shooting. Concerning the reforms they hope to make in their Parliament. Injury to Ireland by the changes in the British Ministry; characters of the Viceroys. Lack of able and worthy men in Dublin to put forward as candidates.

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Annapolis. Acknowledging Franklin's favor of Sept. 13th and has taken steps to procure the intelligence wanted. Delivered the memorial from David and Ann [Hellier] Barry with the papers respecting the Grenville claim, to the delegates for North Carolina. Communicated M. de Bernardo's letter to Congress who did not think proper to take any measures thereon; the ports of the United States are open to all foreigners, and men of science or abilities will be welcome, but Congress seems disinclined to give particular encouragement to any Nation or individual. The Definitive Treaty ratified that day and the ratification entrusted to Col. J[osiah] Harmar, the President's Private Secretary, whom he recommends to Franklin's particular notice and attention.

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Paris. Asks for an audience that he may present Franklin with a copy of a work entitled "Lois Pénales," which he has dedicated to the brother of the King [Comte de Provence]; desires Franklin to forward a copy to Congress. (In French.)

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

Paris. Account of his miserable situation with no work and a wife and four children to support; begs Franklin for a small loan. (In French.)

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

Annapolis. Treaty of Peace ratified by Congress. Account of various inquiries he has made at Franklin's request. Measures proposed for the payment of debts contracted during the war. Praise of Col. [David Salisbury] Franks.

Other Descriptive Information: Printed, in part. in Works (Sparks, X, 56; Bigelow, VIII, 430).

Strasbourg. Desires to be the first to present Franklin with a copy of the American Almanac, undertaken at Berlin; sends it by M. [Conrad Alexandre] Gérard [de Rayneval]; is open to any order for it which Franklin may send him. (In French.)

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In company with Messrs. de Villefranche and de Rochefontaine called on Dr. Franklin on their arrival from America to present their respects. (In French.)

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

London. Delivered the letter to Mr. [John] Sargent. Begs Franklin's interest with M. [Charles Eugène Gabriel de la Croix, Marquis] de Casrtries to obtain the defrayal of his personal expenses during his three years' service in England; is heavily in debt. (In French.)

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Brunswick. Laying before Franklin his plan for the establishment in America of a superfine cloth, cashmere and frieze manufactory; one hundred Protestant emigrants, qualified for the different parts of the business, are willing to embark with him; desires to know whether such an establishment would be welcome and what encouragement it would receive.

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

Armentieres. Begging Franklin to forward the enclosed letter to his brother in Boston; his letter thus far have always failed to reach him. (In French.)

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

Paris. As a member and Corresponding Secretary of the Société Partriotique-Bretoune, is deputed to inform Franklin of the highly flattering testimonials rendered to his and Gen. Washington's qualities at their last meeting; M. le Comte de Sérent was the orator of the occasion. (In French.)

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

Recalling themselves to his remembrance and requesting an audience with him at Passy. (In French.)

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Utrecht. Concerning M. Montgolfier's discovery and the results of certain experiments made by them which they would be only too glad to communicate to the above distinguished inventor ;explains his scheme, to be employed in voyages of discovery, of attaching the balloon by a cord to the vessel. (In French.)

General physical description: L. 3p.

Paris. Begs that the enclosed letters may be forwarded to America by the first opportunity. (In French.)

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

Paris. Invitation for dinner.

General physical description: Engraved N. in 3d P.

Paris. Desires to know if a memoir of Benjamin Morel of Dunkirk, which she sent him, arrived safely and what hopes she may give her relative. (In French.)

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

London. Pleasure at his recovery. Loss of a ship in which he [Chase] was considerably interested; question of Mr.[John] Jay's preparing and presenting a memorial on the subject; begs Franklin's influence with the Marquis de Castries and de la Fayette. Small prospect of obtaining the Bank [of England] stock. Expects to return to Maryland in February or March.

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

Mirebeau. His services in the American army; one of his legs badly injured during the war; complains of the ungracious treatment he received, the lack of clothes, provisions and pay; applies to Franklin to enable him to obtain his just dues. In French. In duplicate (See also: XXX, 126)

Bremen. Concerning establishing a glass factory in Maryland; their intention to send their friend, Mr. Amelong, to Baltimore in the spring, together with eighty families all experienced in the business; begs for letters of introduction and recommendation.

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

Versailles. Describing a house and garden at Versailles which he thinks would suit Franklin; its distance from the Chateau; suggests Franklin's grandson coming to look at it;offers also to show him a collection of sedanchairs, from which he can select one for Franklin. Account of an harmonica sent to the Duchesse de Villeroy. (In French.)

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

London. Steps he has taken to produce the information about the value of the two ships. Thanks him for his intended kindness in respect to the Consulship.

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

Andelys. As he has the honor of Franklin's protection for the establishment of a woolen manufactory in the United States, gives him a detailed account of his business abilities; prefers holding a salaried position under any gentleman who is willing to carry out this project.

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Paris. Offering Franklin a valuable discovery he has made; a sure preventative against all toothache; realizes that this secret, if revealed, will do great injury to the dentists, but his object is to be useful to humanity. (In French.)

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Paris. Account of his medical training and experience; offers his services to America. (In French.)

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Paris. Transmitting Franklin a piece written in America against the Cincinnati, and a newspaper containing the institutions of that Society; when Franklin writes on this subject to M. [Conrad Alexandre] Gérard [de Rayneval], begs him to present his respectful compliants.

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Concerning a manuscript presented to his son as part-payment for instructing the child of the author; owing to his financial looses, he is anxious to dispose of the ms.; high opinion of its excellence expressed by several book-sellers; offers to sell it to Franklin; thinks it might prove useful to instruct the young Anglo-American nobility. (In French.)

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

Epernay. Begging Franklin to use his influence to obtain for him the position of Agent for Wines, now at the disposal of Maréchal de Sainey; asks this favor on the strength of their being brother Masons. (In French.)

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St. Malo. Account of his thirteen years of service as a surgeon in the French army; has nothing to show for it expect his impaired health; offers his services to America; desires to be put in charge of a military hospital there. (In French.)

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

Remedy for stone and gravel in the bladder used by M. Rollin, of Versailles, an attaché at the Court. (In French. Press copy.)

General physical description: Mem. 2p.

London. Introducing to Franklin his friend, [Robert John] Thomton, a student of medicine, who expects to study French and surgery in Paris. His purpose to make an elegant edition of Dr. [John] Fothergill's life, in which will appear anecdotes and portraits of Franklin and others of Dr. Fothergill's friends.

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

Regrets being unable to accept his invitation but will call on him to exchage notifications. (In French.)

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

Hopes that the manuscript (XXXI, 46) sent to Franklin will meet with his approbation; if he has no use for it, begs he will at least render him some assistance in his present unfortunate situation. (In French.)

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Nantes. Wrote Franklin on the 22d inst. relative to the insurance on the American ship Nancy; conditions of the policy; in spite of proofs in their possession, the sentence was aginst them; have entered an appeal but they will be obliged to pay the money if Franklin does not interfere and obtain a quick decision from the Minister.

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Nantes. Concerning the sentence pronounced against him by the Court of Admiralty, relative to the insurance of the ship "Nancy"; reasons why he has ordered an appeal; is nevertheless obliged to pay the full premium at once; begs Franklin's protection in this affair.

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

London. Congratulating Franklin on the restoration of peace. Question of a bill of exchange sent to Mr. [Ferdinand] Grand. Hopes to hear from Franklin in Philadelphia.

Passy. Draft of contract for domestic services. In French.

Paris. Announcing his acquittal and discharge; has now the right to pursue those who were the cause of his disgrace; desires the publication of his trail in order that his countrymen may be convinced of his innocence.

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London. Acknowledging Franklin's and the Bache family's kindness to his young kinswoman. Urging him to spend the rest of his days in England. Recommending the bearer, Dr. Ross, who has served as physician to the English army in the East, but who now desires to pursue his profession in America; Franklin's recommendation would be of great service to him. The present political confusion.

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

Other Descriptive Information: Printed, in part, in Works (Sparks, X, 65; Bigelow, VIII, 446).

Paris. Announcing the acquittal and discharge of [John] Schaffer; uses every argument to persuade him that Schaffer merited his esteem; desires Franklin's help to enable his client to publish an account of his trial, as his compatriots may be interested in his triumphant vindication; for this purpose, the celebrated [John] Paul Jones has promised to subscribe; Schaffer's intention to quit France as soon as his affairs are arranged; believes his experience will teach him an important lesson. (In French.)

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London. Recommending to Franklin's attention, Mr. Vanderhorst and his daughter who go to Paris for a short stay; on their return, begs that they may be entrusted with the money for the bill of exchange sent to Franklin. Intends on his return to America, to establish a refinery in addition to his distillery.

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Asks Franklin about [J.] Schaffer, of Philadelphia, who has been arrested and on whom was found a bill of exchange drawn on Franklin. (In French.)

Chaillot. Inviting him to dinner.

Champigny. Regrets leaving Passy without seeing Franklin. Asks for a little advice concerning an island, by name Brid, which she hears the Americans desire to repeople; a young man, a relative of one of her waiting women, desires to go there; begs Franklin to grant the young man his protection. (In French.)

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The stove is finished according to Franklin's plan; begs him to visit the stove-maker and ascertain if there are any faults to be corrected; his brother [Louis Claude Cadet-Gassicourt] desires that Franklin will dine with him on that day; will call for him at Passy, if he will name the day and hour. (In French.)

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

The Hague. Begs for information as to what passes between the Duke of Dorset and the Dutch Ministers on the subject of converting the preliminary agreement into a definitive treaty. (In French.)

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

Paris. Has just left the Magistrate who has received no answer from him relative to the verification of his signature; implores him to hasten his reply. (In French.)

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

Rouen. Detailed account of his services in America, the battles he fought and the honors he received; begs Franklin to procure his admission to that noble association [the Society of the Cincinnati]. (In French.)

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

Annapolis. Recommending to Franklin's notice Lieutenant-Colonel [Josiah] Harmar, a very deserving officer.

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Acknowledging Franklin's letter which announces the miscarriage of the manuscript; will take his advice concerning its disposal; as Franklin does not wish to buy it, begs him for a small loan of five louis d'or to enable him to meet a business obligation. (In French.)

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

Paris. [William] Bartram's letter; reminds Franklin of his promise to make use of him to procure certain natural specimens, as yet unknown in Philadelphia. (In French.)

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

Inviting Franklin to the ball to be given in her honor by M. and Mme. la Maréchale de Richelien. (In French.)

Paris. Concerning a bill of sixty dollars sent to Franklin to verify the signature, hopes he will do this and deliver the bill only to [J.] Schaffer himself; this money is his sole resource; without it, he cannot publish an account of his trial and thereby reinstate himself in his countrymen's good opinion. (In French.)

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

Invitation to dine with them.

Passy. He and his wife accept with pleasure Franklin's kind invitation. (In French.)

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

Vienna. Recommending to Franklin's acquaintance his good friend, Abbè [J.] Nckrep, President of the Oriental College at Vienna, a very good scholar and philosopher; his reasons for deciding to give up their plan of constructing a balloon. Sorry to hear that Franklin has a stone in the bladder; remedies for this disease; no cure as yet discovered; gives him some medical advice.

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

Paris. Invitation for dinner.

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

Reasons why his father sent the manuscript to Franklin; has offered it to one of the Editiors of the Journal Militaire who gave him hopes of accepting it; the publication however will be too late to help them in their present difficulties; applies for a small loan to tide them over this critical period. (In French.)

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

Asking help for herself and her brother who are in want. (In French.)

Paris. Sends him a copy of his work; if he reads and approves it, he will not refuse to receive the copy destined for Congress. (In French.)

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

Lyons. Understands that Franklin employs workmen in his printing-house in Philadelphia; offers his services; if this is impossible, desires to teach Latin and other branches; can furnish excellent references. (In French.) A.E. by Dr. Franklin. His correspondent misinformed; does not employ persons in America in that business; believes it would be difficult for one who is a stranger to the language to find such employment there.

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

Hindered by a previous engagement from accepting Franklin's kind invitation.

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

Geneva. Her satisfaction in Franklin's account of his grandson [Benjamin Franklin Bache]; sure that Franklin will be content with his disposition and good sense; is not so certain about his studies; his stay with his grandfather will doubtless bring out all his latent talents. (In French.)

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

The Hague. Letter from the Stadtholder to the states of Zealand, which has added fuel to the fire. Anxious for news of what is passing in Paris between the English and Dutch Ministers. (In French.)

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

Messrs. Quinquet and Lange, inventors of the lamp, are very anxious to submit it to Franklin's opinion. (In French.)

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

Paris. Reasons why she has not written; constantly thinking of and missing him. (In French.)

General physical description: A.L. 2p.

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

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Varennes. Reminding Franklin of the important services he rendered him during his unfortunate stay in Montreal, and the promise made him of some recompense; since then has been ruined by a law-suit and is now left without means and with a family dependent on him; begs Franklin to make up a subscription among his friends and send it to him. (In French. In duplicate.)

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

La Martinique. Concerning the discovery by M. de Lestrades, King's physician at Martinique, of a remedy for the stone; nothing is lacking to the doctor's glory except the honor of prolonging Franklin's days; urges him to try this remedy; hopes on his return to Paris to hear that it has proved successful. (In French.)

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

Paris. Announcing the death of his father-in-law, M. Macquer; as soon as he is able, will inform Franklin of his last wishes in favor of one of his relations; reminds Franklin of their first meeting and of their conversation on the subject, which interested M. Macquer intensely. (In French.)

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

London. Mr. [William] Hodgson's search for precedents relative to the capture of vessels situated like the Nancy; a trial to determine that point expected to come off very soon; promise of Mr. Hodgson to send particulars of the decision. Is detained on matters connected with the public accounts. Likelihood of Mr. [Robert] Morris's bills on the negotiators of the loan in Holland being paid.

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

L'Orient. Forwarded the letter by the packet from New York and charged the bill for postage to Franklin.

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

Acknowledging the papers on balloons. Prevented by the cold weather from waiting on Franklin. (In French.)

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

Necessary to have Franklin's evidence in Court concerning a bill of Messrs. Bache and Shee; thinks a written statement would be received.

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

Writes on behalf of La Baronne de Bissy, who has been left with six children to educate; begs Franklin's influence to place one of them in the merchant marine; the father's services in the navy. (In French.)

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

Sorry, to have missed him when she called. Desires to know what M. de Morel may expect from Franklin's kindness. (In French.)

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

Romhild near Coburg, Franconia. Concerning the establishment of a cut-glass and mirror factory in America, and, if material be here, to establish a blue-color (Woad) factory. Conditions of establishment. A student of theology is willing to join the emigrants and serve as preacher. (In German, accompanied by a French translation.)

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

Paris. At the request of a distinguished officer who served in America, writes to beg Franklin for the title and address of General Washington and of the President of Congress. (In French.)

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Encouraged to invite him to a ball at his mother's house. (In French.)

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Aix-en-Provence. Requesting to be made a member of the Society of Cincinnatus; this would be the most acceptable compensation they could offer him for the wound he received at the siege of Yorktown. (In French.)

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

Paris. Writes on behalf of La Princesse Sapicha who desires to know if a Polish gentleman, by name [Thaddeus] Kosciusko, is still alive; begs for a line. (In French.)

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

London. Informed by Mr. Vanderhorst of Franklin's anxiety concerning the health of his friend Dr. [Samuel] Cooper of Boston; greatly grieved at having to announce his death.

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

Deputed by the Royal Society of Medicine to send Franklin the enclosed tickets for the next public meeting; expects to read enlogies on William Hunter and [Antoine Nunez Ribeiro] Sanchez; Franklin's presence would be a great encouragement. (In French.)

General physical description: L.S. 1p.

Paris. Enclosing a bill of exchange for Franklin's acceptance. (In French.)

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

Paris. Invitation for dinner.

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

Gravesend. Acknowledging Franklin's favor of the 13th and his kind attention to Mr. Vanderhorst and his daughter; especially grateful for the assistance rendered his son relative to the art of refining sugar; desires to know if his son could be introduced as a workman at Bercy where he could hear more of the "new principles.

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Paris. Recalls himself to Franklin's memory by sending him a memoir on an important matter. The printer, de Monville, will give him the copies which he decided to send to America. (In French.)

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

Marseilles. Desires to lay before him a plan for the cultivation of the vine in America; question of the proper land and climate. (In French.)

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

London. Acknowledging Franklin's precious present; greatly pleased with the valuable contents of the book; thinks it proves not only the wisdom of the American legislators but the manliness of the whole country.

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Le Havre in Normandy. Through the kindness of the Due de la Rochefoucauld, received Franklin's letter of introduction to Congress; his ardent desire to see America; fears that the state of his health may prevent his making the voyage; prophesies a great future for the new republic. (In French.)

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St. Malo. Account of the events which brought about his ruin. His desire to settle in America; begs for Franklin's advice that he may find the surest route and the means to work honestly. (In French.)

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

Paris. Desiring some information concerning a person named Campo, who says he served Franklin as valet de chambre. (In French.)

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

The enclosed copy of the proceedings in his trial will prove to Franklin his innocence and the cruel treatment he has undergone; desires him to communicate it to all his countrymen and obtain their assistance, in order that he may return to his own country decently; expects to leave for Philadelphia in a few days.

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

The Court will go into mourning on the 20th for the death of the Dowager Margravine of Anspach [Princess Friedrike Luise of Prussia]. His Majesty [Louis XVI] will wear it eleven days. Signed: de Sequeville, Secrétaire ordinaire du Roi. (In French.)

Paris. Franklin is invited by the Lieutenant-General of Police and from the Bureau of Administration of the Ecole Royale, to be present at the distribution of prizes to take place at the Tuileries. (In French.)

General physical description: Printed N. 1p.

Pimlico. Recommending his friend George Livius to Franklin's kind attention. Mentions having seen Dolly Blunt, the painter, Mr. [Benjamin] West, and his wife and [John] Trumbull who has finished an excellent portrait of Franklin's acquaintance, Mr. [John?] Temple. At Mr. West's, saw a most exquisitely fine marble bust of Franklin which seems to say "Ye are very welcome to claim all ye please. I do not care".

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Calais. Has forwarded Franklin the knives, forks and two locks belonging to Mr. [John] Jay. For some time aided American prisoners who escaped from England, but for the last six months has refused to continue it, fearing the applicants were English; sends a statement of the money he has expended. Begs for the position of American Consul. (In French.) Includes Franklin's note for a reply. Thanks Leveux for his care, etc., would be glad to have his account in order to discharge it. Approve of his not giving more money to pretended Americans.

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Friday morning. Is sorry he cannot wait on Dr. Franklin on Sunday. Will call at the first opportunity to receive his commands for London.

Paris. Refers to Franklin's kind acceptance of his book. Has written a memoir, as yet unpublished, on the manner of executing these penal laws; begs him to propose to Congress a duplicate of this manuscript together with his plan for constructing houses of correction. Reflections on M. Blanchard's experiment with a balloon. (In French.)

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Paris. Sent a note and petition some months ago concerning M. Mont who seeks to be appointed Consul for the United states at Dunkerque. Has requested Mme. Cadet de vaux to get his reply. (In French.)

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Versailles. Acknowledging Franklin's favor of the 26th ult., in favor of his nephew Mr. [Jonathan] Williams, [Jr.]; conditions which must be complied with, before he can place Mr. Williams's request before the King. (In French.)

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Friday night. Had hoped to receive the collection of little pieces which Franklin had promised to send him.

Paris. Sends the catalogue of le Due de la Vallièré's library; places his services at Franklin's disposal. (In French.)

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Saint Roman de Beauvoir. Sends Franklin an epigram of his and some reflections on balloons [3p.] as a pretext for writing to him. Desires his sentiments on the cures of Comus [Nicolas Philippe Ledru] and Mesmer; if genuine he would come to Paris to be initiated into their mysteries, with a view of aiding the poor inhabitants of the country to whom his services have been dedicated for fifteen years. (In French.)

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Cremona. High esteem in which Franklin is held in Italy and especially in Lombardy; takes the liberty of sending him two volumes of the celebrated President [Comte de] Carli[-Rubbi]'s famous work, entitled Lettere Americane. (In Italian.)

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Philadelphia. Congratulates Franklin on his part in the glorious revolution; urges him to turn his attention once more to philosophical pursuits. Expatiates on the plan for uniting the Philadelphia and Loganian Libraries; begs Franklin to send Mr.[James] Logan his opinion on this subject. Account of the application made to the Legislature by the [American] Philosophical Society for a grant of land on the S.E. and S. W. corners of the State-house yard for the erection of two buildings, one for the Library and one for the Society; in case this petition fails, the Society has purchased a large lot of Mr. Hopkinson near the Observatory.

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Troyes. Writes on behalf of Mme. Rebecca Allere, a countryman of Franklin's, aged about twenty, who is in the sorest straits. Her husband sailed for America in May 1783, Leaving her and their infant child in a convent, and promising to send her remittances on his arrival; no word has come from him, and his wife has been driven through despair to contemplate suicide; moved by her story; he has rendered her some slight assistance; obliged to leave Paris, so begs Franklin to befriend her; her unblemished character. (In French.)

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Paris. Enclosing a copy of a memoir (1p.) sent Franklin on Sept. 17th, 1783; this concerns M. Jean Larrouy's request for the position of Vice-Consul at the port of Andaye; begs Franklin's influence with Congress on his behalf. (In French.) Includes Franklin's note for a reply. Will communicate his memoir to the Consul-General, Mr. [Thomas] Barclay, who alone has the power of making the desired appointment.

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Paris. Account of M. de Breget's cure which can be ascribed only to magnetism; difficult to believe that which one does not understand; Versailles resounds with the miracle; desires Franklin's opinion; received her account of the cure from a young man who believes as little in magnetism as she does. (In French.)

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Nantes. Borrowed money to help her son, who has ruined her by his dissipation and extravagance; afraid to tell her husband of her imprudent behaviour;begs Franklin to send her twelve thousands livres. (In French.)

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Neuville. Writes on behalf of a young man who desires to go to America; had heard that land is often given away to would-be settlers. In French. Includes Franklin's draft of a reply (March 19, 1784).

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Lisbon. Speaks gratefully of the recommendation Franklin gave him to Mr. Robert Morris, a year before; his first commercial attempt not very successful; his last enterprise fitted out at New York and bound for the Azores, wrecked by a fierce tempest; now at Lisbon for repairs; while in New York, discovered in his lodgings a packet, probably left by the English, which he now forwards to him. (In French.)

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Introducing her grandson Mr. Samuel Ridout who purposes spending a few weeks in Paris before leaving Europe. A.E. by Dr. Franklin. "W[illiam] T[emple] F[ranklin] to visit him and invite him to dinner, etc."

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Hildesheim. Their trade in woolens, linens, etc.; desires to enter into business relation with American merchants; begs him to recommend reliable firms in America. (In French.)

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Introducing M. Gossec to Franklin on his departure for America. (In French.)

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Paris. Returning Franklin's original paper, with his translation; advises him not to show the paper indiscriminately, for fear it might anger some persons Franklin does not wish to offend. (In French.)

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Sends copy of translation with corrections agreed upon. Thinks it would be well to suppress the passages which he has enclosed in brackets. (In French.)

London. Acknowledging Franklin's favor of the 11th inst. Price of church bells; their exportation forbidden. Sorry he is unable to give him the desired information respecting the ships sent into Bergen. Appreciates Franklin's Congratulations on his success against the Secretaries of State. Thinks England has gone stark mad; they adore the King and despise Parliament, especially the Commons; the Dissenters join in the cry; Dr. [Richard] Price as bad as the rest.

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L'Orient. Expense of franking the letters to America; afraid to send them by passengers.

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The Hague. Sends his letters to Franklin instead of forwarding them directly to l'Orient, in order that he may have a faithful account of Dutch affairs. (In French.)

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Annapolis. Transmits an Act of Congress of March 16. (Press copy).

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Newburg, New York. Although only eight years old and unknown to Franklin, she desires to pay her respects to one for whom she was partly named; sends the enclosed piece written by so near a connection that she would wish to conceal his name.

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Certifying that the following letter is from his daughter, Jane Franklin Case.

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Erlangen. Account of certain lands situated on the Savannah river left him by his uncle; begs Franklin to intercede with Congress to obtain his rights to these lands as well as to a plantation owned by one Patrick Mackay, a debtor to his uncle's estate. Sends him a copy of the inscription on the monument erected by the people of Carolina to the memory of his uncle, Hector Bérenger de Beaufain. Account of his family and his present straitened circumstances owing to his never having received his uncle's legacy. (In French.)

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Paris. Kindness of the Marquis de la Fayette in translating and enforcing his two last letters to the Maréchal de Castries, on the subject of the prize-money due the officers who served in his squadron; the Maréchal's belief that Franklin agreed to the settlement proposed by M. Le Ray de Chaumont; begs him to contradict this opinion, which is the greatest obstacle to a final settlement of the business.

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Pisa. Introducing the bearer, Mr. Partridge, one of the principal merchants of Leghorn.

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Paris. His fortune invested in the Island of Guadeloupe; expects to transport a part or a whole to the United States; before making a choice of his permanent home there, intends to travel through all the provinces; begs for letters of recommendation. (In French.)

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Returning with thanks the ten volumes lent him by Franklin; if he has any supplement to this history, very much desires to borrow it. (In French.)

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Paris. Accepting invitation to dinner on Sunday for himself, the Marchioness and M. de Gouvion. (In French.)

London. Contrary to his judgement and inclination, the Trustees of the College of New Jersy have commissioned General [Joseph] Reed and himself to solicit benefactions for the College in England and France; little or no prospect of success in England; in case he goes to Paris desires Franklin's advice whether it would be at all proper to make such applications there.

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Offer of the Marquis de Lafayette to take [John] Schaffer back with him to America; intimacy which existed in Virginia between the Marquis and M. Schaffer's brother-in-law; begs Franklin to say nothing about M. Schaffer which might diminish the enthusiasm of the Marquis; desires this affair to be brought to a happy termination. (In French.)

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London. Asking for a letter of recommendation in favor of Mr. Biederman, Doctor of laws in the University of Leipzig, who left for America the previous year as agent and manager for many of their principal manufacturers and merchants;advantages to both countries of Franklin's countenancing Dr. Biederman.

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Franklin's commission for Indian flour has been executed. Success of the Stove. Sends him a copy of the two enclosed memoirs, one for the Abbé de [la] Roche and the other for M. [Louis Guillaume] le Veillard. (In French.)

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Fenetrange. Desiring information as to the existence of a family called Pierson who emigrated to Pennsylvania about 1754; it will be to the interest of these persons or their heirs to make themselves known. (In French.)

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Paris. Invitation for dinner.

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Calais. Expenses incurred on behalf of American prisoners; begs Franklin not to forget him when Congress appoints Consuls in France. (In French.)

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Toulouse. Desiring to know if all the Captains of the King's ships, who served in America, will receive the Order of Cincinnatus; his son-in-law, M. Joly de Cabanoux, fought on the same vessel with the Comte d'Estaing; hopes he will receive the coveted decoration. (In French.)

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Concerning certain kinds of stoves. Desiring Franklin's interest on behalf of M. de lan Porte, who wishes the position of American Consul at Tenerife. (In French.)

Begging Franklin to obtain employment for him. (In French.)

Pisa. Sending Franklin a pair of hair-lined gloves by the kindness of a very worthy gentleman, Mr. Mallack, who goes to England with Mr. Partridge; Franklin will find him well-informed on subjects relative to the East Indies.

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Paris. Thanking Franklin for the very satisfactory answer to his letter. (In French.)

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Paris. Acknowledging his letter to the Editors of the Journal of Paris; wishes he had added his "advice to those seeking to go to America." Prevented from going to the country by M. Brillon's gout; desires Franklin, though a heretic, to pray for him. (In French.)

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Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, XL, 105; also in Putnam's Monthly, Nov., 1906,170.

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Paris. The following day will take advantage of Franklin's kind permission to breakfast with him; will bring with her M. Le Roy and two other gentlemen who are deeply impressed with such a mark of Franklin's goodness. (In French.)

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Madrid. Concerning a letter of exchange consigned to them for payment by Mr. William Carmichael. (In French.)

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Carpentras. Their desire to establish a paper-mill in America; beg Franklin's influence with Congress to procure them the necessary aid in carrying out this project, and the usual assistance for transporting themselves and their family. (In French.)

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Lebanon, Connecticut. Introducing Messrs. Gerrey and Buckingham; begs his assistance to enable these young men to recover some money due them of French bill of exchange which they accidentally lost.

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Announcing the birth of a son.

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Paris. Was in the service of Mr. [Alexander] Gillon, commander of the frigare South Carolina. Mentions Phul, Thiriot, Radel and Desessement, merchants in Philadelphia. Wishes to be sent to America. (In German.)

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Paris. Is an aged French gentleman, who has resided in London thirty-eight years; great misfortune in his life; loss of his moeny; partially paralyzed for six years; often dangerously ill; begs Franklin to send him assistance. (In French.)

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Newington-Green. Acknowledging Franklin's letter with the enclosures to the Royal Society, concerning air-balloons. Possibility of Franklin's visiting London. Honors conferred on Dr. [Joseph] Priestley. State of Franklin's health, his own and his wife's. Political affairs in England. His design to write concerning the United States. Account of the domestic troubles of Mr. [John] Paradise.

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Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Works (Sparks, X, 77; Bigelow, VIII, 465).

Petition relative to his claim against an American named [J.] Schaffer for food and clothing furnished to the latter while he was in prison in Paris. (In French.)

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

Paris. As the Marquis de Lafayette is willing to supply him with every necessary to return home, begs Franklin to forward him a passport for L'Orient; promises upon his arrival in America to return Franklin's small loan with interest.

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Paris. Explaining certain points in the manuscript he sent Franklin; begs him to make any corrections he may think fit and forward it to Congress along with his book. (In French.)

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London. Sending an enclosure, and offering his services in case he can be useful in any way.

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Paris. Acknowledging his kindness and protection; leaves Paris the next day.

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Memoir on flying machines and balloons in two parts, "Differentes idees sur la maniere de diriges l'aerostat" (XLIX, 1) and "Sur divers moyens de diriger l'aerostats', [1784 After August 12], (XLIX, 2). Describes different devices by which aeronauts can protest themselves from accidents and bodily injuries, should their balloon fall into the sea or on dangerous places on land. Devices for propelling and steering sir-balloons. How the car should be attached; the steering apparatus of the balloon at St. Cloud. How to protect from the harmful effects of sudden changes of temperature; aerial flights made by M. Blanchard in his balloon. Addressed to Franklin. (In French.)

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Separated material: See also XLIX, 81, "Drawing Relating to Aerostation," [1783 or Later], in the Benjamin Franklin Papers Part 12--Correspondence of and Works by Others

Paris. Acknowledging Franklin's kind attention to Mrs. de Valnais.

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Franklin's remarks on the subject of Comus [Nicolas Philippe Ledru] and Mesmer have given him matter for thought; forgot to mention the pretended miracles of [James] Graham at London; belives it to be a case of charlatanism. his propsed visit to Paris. Sends Franklin a rhapsody, the fruit of his idleness; begs him, if he sees fit, to insert it in the "Journal Encyclopédique." Sends him a letter containing all the information he has been able to discover about Blet(t)on and his alleged extraordinary power. (In French.)

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Fecamp. Left a widower with two children; not without some means; his desire to go to America, rent or buy land there which he proposes to cultivate; letters of introduction he can procure to the Chevalier de la Luzerne; none so important as the letter he now begs from Franklin. (In French.)

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Geneva. Account of his bankruptcy and his relinquishment of everything to his creditors; accused by his enemies of secreting property to a large amount; driven by despair to take the fatal step of flight to a foreign shore; his return to England blocked by the malevolence of one man; in the meantime is dependent on friends for his support; sends copy of a memorial [3p.] to Franklin, setting forth his miserable situation and requesting contributions from those who knew him in his days of prosperity.

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Dunkirk. Encloses a letter from M. Bodin at Lille concerning the price of bells. [1p. In French.]

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Chiswick. Last report from his dear Papa speaks of his being about to sail for South Carolina. Death of his smallest sister Sophie from small-pox; all others were inoculated and look as well as ever.

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Nantes. Repeats her previous account of the cruel situation in which she is placed; offers Franklin this opportunity to do a good deed. (In French.)

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Paris. Waited on Franklin the previous year with a letter from M. Veillard of Passy, relative to certain proposed commercial dealings with America; intention of the Company to establish one of their number in a suitable American port; before everything, they desire Franklin's opinion and advice; begs for an early interview. (In French.)

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Paris. Is obliged to be absent from Paris for a month. Cannot receive the Assembly next Sunday. The Ambassador of Venice will take his place. (In French.)

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Paris. Concerning the translation made and printed by Franklin of [William] Bartram's Catalogue of Trees and Shrubs; begs the loan of the original English copy. (In French.)

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The Commissioners appointed by the Academy will dine at his house, Hopes Franklin will not fail to attend the dinner. (In French.)

Annapolis. Enclosing a letter [1p.] from an old neighbor, Reuben Haines, containing all the information obtainable about Adam Marggrander. Recommends to Franklin's friendly advice and protection Mr. Isaac Norris, a young and inexperienced gentleman but capable of becoming a useful member of society; believes him to be at Liège begs Franklin to send him a letter there, introducing him to proper company.

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Paris. Enclosing a letter from [Etienne] Drouilhet [and Co.], concerning a bill which they have drawn on Franklin for twenty-seven hundred dollars.

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London. Introducing his two nephews, Daniel Bell and David Barclay; glad of this opportunity to gain some information of Franklin's welfare. Effect on people's health of the long winter and late spring.

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Asylum, Lambeth. Concerning the case of the eldest daughter of Mr. George Meade of Philadelphia, who has been unsuccessfully treated by the best physicians at home and in England for a complaint of the epileptic kind; her father's desire that she should be put under the direction of a M. Ledru (known in England as Comus) who has published an account of extraordinary curves by means of electricity; desires Franklin's advice concerning this new Parisian experiment, before the young lady undertakes the journey. Expects his father to join him in England.

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Boston. Account of his disagreeable voyage and his arrival in Boston, too late however to see his grandfather; acknowledging his faults in the past and his hopes for the future; left enough money by his grandfather to complete his education and enter the bar. Messages to Ben[jamin Franklin Bache].

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Unable to dine at Passy as he proposed, on account of business; intends going to England Sunday morning.

Forwarding the proof of the letter kindly sent him by Franklin; begs him to send it to the Journal de Parisbefore 9 o'clock Sunday, so that it may appear in Monday's edition. The Indian flour has arrived. (In French.)

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Paris. About to set out for London; offers to carry letters or messages to any of Franklin's friends.

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Florac. His reasons for desiring to live in America; the attraction for him of political, civil and religious liberty; desires to know what he may expect and what resources he may find there, refers Franklin to the Comte de Nozières for any information about himself; wishes his opinion about the desirability of settling in South Carolina, on the Pedee river.

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Paris. Writes on behalf of Messrs. Le Roy, Bailly and Lavoisier to ask if Franklin will receive them for dinner on Wednesday, together with the four Commissioners of the Royal Academy of Sciences; the object of the meeting is to discuss the plan to be followed in the inquiry into M. [Charles] Deslon's methods. (In French.)

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Paris. The previous year sent him the first volume of the "Traité sur la Loi"; has just received from the author the second volume with a request to forward it to Passy; enchanted at the opportunity to declare his inviolable attachment to Franklin. (In French.)

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Ach. Wishes a position in America. (In German.)

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Tuesday. Is not acquainted with the manner of making out memorials. Cannot say whether the enclosed one will answer the purpose. Will call on him to-morrow and confer about it.

Philadelphia. Sends the petition [2p., dated March 12, 1784] presented to the Assembly of Pennsylvania, it being a joint request from the American Philosophical Society and the Library Company of Philadelphia for greater convenience in their accommodations; mentions certain lots on State House Square as most suitable for the design intended; opposition to this request; thinks a letter from Franklin arriving before the motion is made would have great influence.

Bordeaux. Has obtained a passage to America from one of the owners of a ship belonging to Ireland; informed by the Captain that on arrival he has to give security to the Chief Magistrate that all the passengers on board have an independence; appeals to Franklin for the truth of this.

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Paris. Begging Franklin to hasten the return of three bills sent to his banker in March. (In French.)

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[Paris]. Difficulties in the way of Franklin's having all the Commissioners for dinner on Saturday; their desire to wait upon him Saturday afternoon, at which time a date might be arranged for the dinner. (In French.)

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[Paris]. Naming a day when the Commissioners appointed to inquire into "Animal Magnetism," may see and confer with Franklin. (In French.)

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Paris. Sends him a box and a packet which arrived in a case received from Mr. Benjamin Vaughan. (In French.)

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With reference to his claim against Bache and Shee, of Philadelphia, and Mr. [Jonathan] Williams [Jr.], of Nantes, for a bale of dry goods shipped through the latter and for which he has not received a settlement. (In French. Press copy.)

Instruction for negotiating treaties of amity and commerce. (Press copy.)

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Other Descriptive Information: Printed in the Secret Journals of Congress, III, 484-489, 493-497, 510-511.

London. Delivered to Colonel [Josiah] Harmar three rolls and one parcel; reasons for his delay in sending them; question of other commissions. Recommends "The Origin and Progress of Writing" by Mr. [Thomas] Astle. Expressing keen appreciation of Frankin's interest in his affairs in North Carolina. Messages from "his poor Patty."

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Versailles. The directors of the manufactory of St. Cloud have agreed to make all the glasses for the Harmonica; begs Franklin to step in during the day to contribute to the perfecting of the work and to judge of the methods proposed. (In French.)

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Providence. Introducing Mr. Solomon Drown, who goes to France in order to perfect his knowledge in the healing art and in the French language.

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Manchester. Requesting Franklin's acceptance of his book Moral and Literary Dissertations, just published. Changes in England since Franklin left; death of Sir John Pringle; establishment of a very useful Literary and Philosophical Society in Manchester. Letter received from Mr. Vaughan, containing some curious observations on cold made by Professor Patrick Wilson at Glasgow.

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Paris. Important services rendered by him to the American cause; hopes Franklin will permit an introduction by his friend, M. Grand.

Reminding him of his promise to sign the Report [on Animal Magnetism] of the Commissioners of the Royal Society of Medicine; it will be presented by M. Albert. (In French.)

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Paris. Begging for some assistance with which to meet the demands of her lawyer; has no other fortune than a great name; trusts him to burn her letter. (In French.)

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Versailles. Introducing M. Chateaufort who is about to leave for America in the capacity of French Consul-General at Charleston. (In French.)

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Paris. Begs for a few louis to relieve his terrible suffering; refers Franklin to the Dutch Ambassador, M. Armand, for proof of his unhappy state. (In French.)

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Paris. Concerning some work ordered from him in 1777 by M. Feutry, an engineer, who promised him prompt payment in Franklin's name; encloses his bill and begs for a settlement. (In French.)

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Madeira. Enclosing an introductory letter from his uncle, Elias Boudinot, since which has received the appointment of Commercial Agent to the Island of Madeira and Porto Santo; if he can be useful in this capacity, begs Franklin to command him. Death of Mr. John Searle, Sr., will make no difference in the firm of that name; begs Franklin to recommend that house to any French company doing trade with the East.

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Paris. Enclosing a letter in English [2p.], dated circa May 4, 1784, from John Gardner, Captain of the ship Amity, and one in French [2p.] from M. Pierre Texier, merchant at Bordeaux; both documents concern the question of an unjust fine levied on part of the cargo of the ship Amity; informs Franklin that the affair has been practically arranged, with the exception of a nominal fine to be paid by Captain Gardner. (In French.)

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Paris. Begs Franklin to be present in the garden of the Tuileries at five o'clock, to witness an exhibition he will give of a new kind of pump, an invention of his own, which produces a quart of water in twenty-five seconds. (In French.)

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Paris. Begging Franklin to permit M. Baradelle to examine and make drawings of his small printing press, with an eye to simplifying the great number of French presses. (In French.)

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Paris. Desires to become an American subject; has two great draw-backs; his ignorance of English and his lack of a fixed income; desires to know in what capacity he may best render himself useful. (In French.)

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Paris. Begs Franklin to befriend her as a woman of rank and as one of his unfortunate compatriots. (In French.)

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Versailles. Defends Mesmer, accuses [Charles] Deslon of treachery and calls upon Franklin as one of the Commissioners to see justice done.

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Tourcelles near Vouziers. Begging Franklin to forward the enclosed letter to his son, Pierre Regnier, Colonel's equerry in the American army and also the first Frenchman who took arms for the defense of those "islanders." (In French.)

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Trinity College, Dublin. Has sent Franklin his treatise, lately published, on Sir Isaac Newton's theory of the pulses of air. At one time be entertained, wiht several others, the plan of establishing a college in America, which was abandoned upon the outbreak of the war; still desires to be useful to America in some capacity; is a fellow of the University of Dublin with a salary of £600 a year; begs for Franklin's advice and urges the need of secrecy.

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London. Concerning a large estate in America granted to her grandfather by Louis XIV; on being recalled to France he was forced to abandon these estates; her father died without seeing America; her own marriage to the noble Barthélemy de Gregoire and her present residence in London where she hoped to be put in possession of these estates; has just ascertained that by the latest treaty, her lands are included in the domains of Boston; their wish to avoid the expense of a trip to America; begs Franklin to put her in a position to obtain her rights. (In French.)

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Philadelphia. The new French Encyclopédie. Attempt he has made to raise the [American] Philosophical Society from a state of lethargy; aided in this by [David] Rittenhouse and Mr. Vaughan, Reforms needed in the education of youth. Encloses a little publication of his in reference to the cleaning of the streets. Experiments with balloons.

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Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Works (Sparks, X, 90).

Limoges. Begs for information concerning two of his brothers; one, who left France in 1777 and was last heard from in May 1781 as married and settled near Bath; and the other, a younger one, who went out to join him in 1782, and whose last letter reached them from Baltimore before his meeting with his brother; fears they may have been led into some wrong-doing. (In French.)

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Paris. Describes himself as a pupil of Père Beccaria, and as an unfortunate man of letters whose present illness has prevented his accomplishing an important literary work; begs assistance. (In French.)

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Essay. Desiring to know if his manuscript was forwarded to Congress at the same time with his book; if only the latter was sent, will feel certain that the paper ought never to have seen the day. (In French.)

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Paris. Packet sent to Mr. [John] Jay at Paris by Dr. [John] Witherspoon, who was ignorant of Mr. Jay's departure for America; desires that the packet may be opened by the gentleman who transacts Mr. Jay's business and the information contained therein acted upon. Returns to England the following Monday.

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Passy. Agreement in adjustment of accounts. In duplicate (see also: LIV, 125 (14)).

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Passy. Agreement in adjustment of accounts. In duplicate (see also: LIV, 125 (13)).

Richmond, Virginia. Concerning his journey to Philadelphia, his high opinion of that city and the marks of kindness he received from Franklin's family. Account of his business; his decision to settle at Richmond for the present; prospect of Norfolk becoming a great mart; his meeting with the noteworthy men of Virginia. Franklin's old colleague, Arthur Lee, has been sent to treat with the Indians. Hopes his boy gives satisfaction to Franklin.

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Milan. Has followed in the newspapers the great events so closely connected with Franklin. Takes this opportunity to introduce le Chevalier Castiglio, a member of one of the most distinguished Milanese families, who proposes making a tour in America, in order to study that brave nation more closely and also to continue his researches in Natural History. (In French.)

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Sannois. Begging for news of Franklin; describes in detail the easiest way for him to make the journey to Sannois, where she awaits his visit with the greatest pleasure; will be delighted also to receive his two grandsons. (In French.)

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London. Acknowledging Franklin's kind letter and the present accompanying it. Concerning his new method of printing as contained in the pamphlet sent Franklin; will open his new printing-house on the first day of June; minute description of the arrangement on which the facility of the work depends; would be glad to have his improvement laid before the Court of France and would willingly send the King a complete printing fount, trusting only to that monarch's liberality.

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Paris. Is informed that Franklin sends persons to Russia to cultivate land there; begs Franklin to grant him a tract to land to clear and cultivate. (In French.)

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Dover. Informing him of the departure of Mr. [John] Jay and family on the ship Edward; their inability to carry with them the picture of the Marquis de Lafayette, intended for General Washington; asks instructions as to its further disposition. (In duplicate.)

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Announcing his intended departure for L'Orient on the 22nd inst.; puts himself at Franklin's service. News received lately from America; great debates occasioned by the Cincinnati affair; intention of Congress to adjourn; the "Washington" packet offered for sale.

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London. A maker and vendor of hair lockets, etc.; desires the Comte d'Artois to accept, for his princess, a handkerchief locket, containing an allegorical representation of the late conflict; begs Franklin to transmit the trinket to the Prince, who cannot refuse anything presented by so distinguished a character.

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London. Introducing a son of John Parker, Esq., of South Carolina, who is studying law; expects to spend his next vacation in Paris.

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Angers. Enclosing a memorial [2 p.] setting forth his claim to certain lands in Florida, and desires to send a letter of attorney to have possession taken of them; begs Franklin to certify to his being a French subject.

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L'Arbatetre. Sends a request from the Principal of an Irish College. Impossibility of her visiting "her dear Papa" ; asks if it is equally impracticable for Franklin to visit her; begs for a good English letter. (In French.)

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Paris. Asking him to certify to certain signatures on a power of attorney which must be transmitted to Boston immediately.

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Bordeaux. Sending the enclosed letter received from "R. F." by ship from Dublin and requesting an answer through their hands. Their offer to serve Franklin with wines; their hope in the future to open an extensive connection with their friends, Messrs. Bache and Shee.

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Essay. Monsieur, the King's brother, is anxious to hear of the success of the writer's book in America; he is still in ignorance of whether it has ever been forwarded to Congress. (In French.)

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

Marly-le-Roi. Reduced by shipwreck to a state of misery; is the inventor of a plan for the welfare of humanity, which he is unable to carry out from lack of means; begs Franklin to assist him. (In French.)

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Rouen. Received Franklin's obliging information concerning his son; desires the names of any Virginia gentlemen of note at present in Paris; has a very considerable interest in New Jersey; hopes to wait on Franklin in July.

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London. Forwards the accompanying book at the request of Mr. [Richard] Champion. Departure for New York of their mutual friends Mr. [Henry] Laurens and his son.

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New York. Introducing Lieutenant-Colonel [Matthew] Clarkson, whose business in Europe is to solicit donations for the University of the State of New York; have instructed him to consult with Franklin on the best mode of accomplishing his mission.

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Paris. Repeating his request for a few louis d'or. (In French.)

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Vienna. Acknowleding his politeness to him at Passy. Description of a balloon experiment at Vienna.

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Essay. Introducing his nephew, M. Dufriche Des Genettes, who has studied medicine for four years in Paris, and now goes to England to learn the methods in vogue there; begs letters of recommendation for him . (In French.)

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Sends him the report of Messrs. Andry and Thouret on the magnets of l'Abbé Le Noble. The Royal Society of Medicine extremely flattered by Franklin's request for a collection of their volumes; will forward him the ones already printed. (In French.)

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London. Introducing Mr. William Brown who has been a teacher in London and who goes to Paris to perfect his knowledge and pronunciation of the French language; if Franklin could procure him a position where he might teach English or the classics, it would be a true charity.

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[Paris]. Sends several copies of the promised report, also the third volume of the Collection of the Royal Society of Medicine; thanking him on behalf of the Society for the memoir of Mr. [John] Perkins. (In French.)

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Requests the return of the original registry or record book of the Commission, as it is to be copied. (In French.)

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Chaillot. The Commissioners [to investigate mesmerism] will wait upon him Saturday, before noon; they are Messrs. Majault, Sallin, Guillotin, D'Arcet, physicians; Messrs. Le Roy, de Bory, and Bailly, academicians; they will bring also M. [Charles] Deslon, and the young man who has already been the subject of an experiment, as well as Mesdames de Bory, de Romagni and de Moret. (In French.)

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London. Concerning the last five volumes of the Royal Society's Transactions, which he hopes by this time have arrived safely. Good wishes from himself and wife.

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Aix. Pained by the want of accuracy displayed by the public papers; the United States of America is constantly referred to as the Thirteen United States in spite of the fact that Vermont was the fourteenth state to be admitted to the Union; appeals to Franklin to set the matter right. (In French.)

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Arras. Begs for information of his son, Louis de Maresquelle, Colonel of Artillery and Inspector-General of the foundries at Boston; no word received from him since 1781. (In French.)

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Boston. Expected Congress to communicate to Franklin directly the powers committed to him, [John] Adams and himself. Expects to sail for France in July. His desire to meet with [John] Jay before his departure for America. News of Mrs. [Richard] Bache and her family.

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Other Descriptive Information: Printed in Works (Sparks, X, 102; Bigelow, VIII, 505).

Paris. M. Court de Gebelin, who has just died, honored him with his friendship. Introduces a Swiss, a man of letters, who expected to get a position in Paris through the kindness of M. de Gebelin, but his death has left him without resources; begs Franklin's aid. (In French.)

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Philadelphia. A long time since they have heard from Franklin; their hopes of seeing him at home that summer, especially if it be true that Congress has slighted a late application of his, in spite of its meeting with general approval; powerful influence of Mr. J[ohn] A[dams] with some Congressional members. Dr. Franklin's letters to Dr. [Samuel] Cooper; the possibility of the Doctor's death preventing the letters from being made as public as Franklin wished; advisability of transmitting copies to some other friend in Boston. News of the family.

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Philadelphia. Introducing to Franklin's notice and civility, Mr. Francis West, eldest son of the late Mr. William West of Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia. Introducing his worthy friend, Mr. John Donaldson, of Philadelphia, a merchant of excellent character and reputation. Cannot help flattering himself that they shall have Franklin with them that summer.

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Genoa. Finds that the American flag is not respected by the Moors of Barbary; is afraid to return to New England with his rich cargo, in a ship only fit for a peaceable trade; has heard much talk of a pass granted by the French Court to American vessels trading in the straits; encloses a copy of his register [1 p.] to prove his vessel an American possession; if his request is refused, will be obliged to make his vessel a British bottom; begs Franklin's advice and direction.

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London. Mr. [Richard] Champion's observations on Lord Sheffield's book. Motion by Mr. [Thomas] Astle, and carried in the Council of the Royal Society, to present Dr. Franklin with the gold medal, struck on account of the protection given to Capt. [James] Cook by the King of France and Empress of Russia.

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Yale College, [New Haven]. Introducing Colonel [David] Humphreys, a graduate of Yale, then a professor in that college, a distinguished soldier and a particular friend as well as Aide-de-camp to General Washington; his appointment by Congress as Secretary to the illustrious triumvirate of Ambassadors for negotiating commercial treaties with foreign powers; prophesies great things of the Colonel's future, especially as influenced by the councils and hoary wisdom of Dr. Franklin.

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As long as he was able to earn a living, never asked aid; now he suffers from an incurable disease and is unable to walk; applies to Franklin for aid. (In French.)

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London. Introducing Mr. [Charles] Moss, son of the Bishop of Bath. Expects to sail before the middle of July.

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