194 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From N[athan] Rumsey. 1776. December 24. Nantes. 



Acknowledging his favor of the 15th inst., the contents of which 

 shall be fully and punctually observed. Trouble between Mr. Delamain 

 and Capt. Wickes concerning a prize which the former says is French 

 property; hopes Franklin's presence at Court will soon decide such affairs 

 in their favor. A. L. S. 2 p. IV, 135. 



From Capt. James Pratchell. 1776. December 24. 



Report concerning the bark La Vigne, hailing from Hull, England, 

 meeting with the 'Anglo-American ' armed vessel. Reprisal, Capt. Lam- 

 bert Wickes, from Philadelphia, and of the vessel and cargo being seized 

 and brought into Quiberon, France, as a prize. Had loaded a cargo of 

 brandy and wine at Rochefort and was bound for Hull. Saw Mr. 

 Franklin on board the Reprisal. His cargo sold at Quiberon to private 

 parties and does not know what was done with his vessel. D. 2 p. 

 (In French.) LIII, 27. 



From . 1776. December 25. 



A person living in the country who has a favor to ask of Dr. Franklin 

 inquires what time he can be seen. N. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) 



LXXI, 107. 



From Ralph Izard. 1776. December 27. London. 



Heartily congratulating him on his arrival in Europe. The bearer, 

 a son of Mr. Henry Laurens of South Carolina, is warmly attached to 

 the cause of his country and is desirous of being presented to Franklin. 

 A. L. I p. IV, 136. 



From J. Gruel. 1776. December 28. Nantes. 



His bankers in Paris anxious to present their respects to Franklin. 

 Concerning the capture of the ship La Vigne, by the Reprisal; her 

 cargo. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) IV, 137. 



From J. Gruel. 1776. December 28. Nantes. 



Recommending Messieurs Tourbon & Bauer, his bankers in Paris, 

 to Franklin's kindness. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) IV, 138. 



