Letters to Benjamin Franklin 155 



From [Henry?] Ellis. 1773. December 25. Gray's Inn [London]. 



Begs for the return of the French book on Moca coffee. Dr. Fother- 

 gill being very anxious that the remarks upon coffee should speedily go 

 to press; hopes Franklin will remember his kind promise of assisting 

 therein. L. in 3d P. i p. Ill, 183. 



From [Barbeu] Dubourg. 1773. December 29. Paris. 



M. le Prince de Conti anxious to see the description and the diagram 

 of Franklin's chimney, which he promised to send. A prize to be offered 

 for the best paper on the means of protecting houses and individuals 

 from thunderbolts. Experiments of one Comus, a juggler, much in 

 vogue on the Boulevards. Translation of Franklin's works much read 

 by men of taste and discernment, but, lacking the favor of the libraries, 

 they are not yet known to the public; has already received more com- 

 pliments on his preface than on all his other works; of such value is it 

 to soar in the shadow of Franklin's wings. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) 



Ill, 184. 

 From D. Blunt. [1773?] 



Expects to call the following week. A. L. S. 2 p. XLII, 25. 



From D. Blunt. [1773?] 



Expressions of pleasure in the friendship of Dr. Franklin. A. L. S. 

 2 p. XLII, 26. 



From [Barbeu] Dubourg. [1773?] 



Tells of the arrival of an abbe from Perpignan who is reported to 

 have cured six paralytics by means of electricity. Is treating three 

 patients in Paris. The Faculty of Medicine has appointed a committee 

 to observe his methods. Describes his treatment. Encloses a note from 

 a friend asking for information about America and an incident con- 

 nected with Newton. Has not yet received the package sent by Mr. 

 Rush. Sends compliments to Mr, Pringle. Regrets he cannot go to 

 England ; would like to have met Mr. Maty, of whom Franklin speaks. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) XLII, 6. 



From [Barbeu] Dubourg. [1773?] 



Alludes to Mile. Biheron and his wife, who esteem Franklin very 

 highly. If his wife's health were good, she could be easily induced to go 

 to London to see Franklin and Mrs. Pringle. Hopes Franklin's stay in 

 England will be prolonged and that he will cross the channel to France 

 once more. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XLII, 7. 



