172 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From C[harles] G[uillaume] F[rederic] Dumas. 

 1775- June 30. The Hague. 



Acknowledging the receipt of English edition of Franklin's works, 

 as well as the American Gazettes. Reflections caused by the declara- 

 tion of war. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XXXIX, 2. 



Frojn A[rthur] L[ee]. 1775. July 6. [London.] 



The two defeats near Boston seem to have made little impression on 

 the Ministry. Information to be drawn from the single word rebels used 

 in the Gazette. Lord Germain is the dictator in all military opera- 

 tions. A report that Sir John Murray's regiment of Highlanders 

 are to be sent over; believes the Scotch will fight with more rancor 

 and less bravery than the English. Dissatisfaction of the public. Asks 

 him to obtain a list of numerous petitions which have been presented 

 in vain ; may need it in the future. Concerning the heat and cold of 

 mineral bodies. A. L. S. 4 p. IV, 57. 



Printed in Penna. Magazine of Hist, and Biog., XXVII, 154. 



From [Barbeu Dubourg]. 1775. July 13. Paris. 



Intended to send a letter by Messrs. Magellan and Priestley when they 

 were leaving for London, but waited for a relative of M. LeRoy's 

 to bring the 8 louis which he owed Franklin. Comments on his experi- 

 ment of pouring oil on the waves at sea. Many people here interested in 

 it, especially sea-faring men. Has recently received two letters from 

 Dr. Rush. Is going to publish a periodical in the form of letters sup- 

 posed to be written by a Quaker called Samuel Tone, from London, in 

 which he will treat freely of all kinds of subjects. Has applied for 

 permission to have these letters printed. The Royal Censor who ex- 

 amined the work was not severe on it. A. L. 4 p. (In French.) 



XLIV, 13. 



jp;o/« Jonathan Williams, Jr. 1775. July 19. London. 



Account of his interview with Lord Dartmouth respecting the petition 

 presented to the King from the Assembly of New Jersey. A. Dr. of 

 L. 3 p. XXXVII, 35. 



The same. A. L. 2 p. (Final part missing.) LVIII, 67. 



From S[amuel] Smith. 1775. July 29. Cecil Street [London]. 

 Glad to hear of Franklin's safe arrival. A. L. S. i p. IV, 58. 



