Letters to Benjamin Franklin 201 



From Lamb[er]t Wickes. 1777. January 11. Nantes. 



Has no opinion of the 6o-gun ship; thinks the frigates better for 

 his purpose. Recommends the St. John. Can get other ships but fears 

 they are too ancient. A. L. S. 3 p. V, 13. 



From Juliana Ritchie. 1777. January 12. Cambray. 



Warns Franklin that he is surrounded by spies who watch his every 

 movement ; motive for this espionage. She resides at present at Cam- 

 bray, taking charge of five young ladies of fortune. Her great friend- 

 ship for Franklin. A. L. S. 3 p. V, is^/^. 



Frotn Blondel. 1777. January 13. 



His sympathy with the Bostonians in their revolt against tyranny. 

 Served for eight years in the King's guard, but after their disbandment 

 has been unable to find a military opening. Asks Franklin to obtain 

 for him a position in the American army suitable to an officer of his 

 experience. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) V, 14. 



From Michael Kovats. 1777. January 13. Bordeaux. 



Details experience as private and officer in Hungary, and states that 

 he is sailing from Bordeaux [for America]. Asks assistance for him- 

 self and friends. A. L. S. 4 p. (In Latin.) LXX, 88. 



From The Continental Congress, Committee of Secret 



Correspondence, to The American Commissioners. 



1777- January 14. Philadelphia. 



Transmit resolves of Congress of the 19th and 29th of November, 

 last, relative to the purchase of supplies in France. L. S. Rob[er]t 

 Morris, Chairman. 2 p. LIII, 31. 



Printed in Diplom. Corres., Wharton, II, 246. 



From The Continental Congress, Secret Committee to The American 

 Commissioners. 1777. January 14. Philadelphia. 



Enclosing two resolves of Congress concerning the purchase of brass 

 cannon, arms and equipage. Disposition of the Court of France as re- 

 gards their views. A. L. S. Rob[er]t Morris, Chairman. 3 p. V, 15. 



Printed in Diplom. Corres., Wharton, II, 246. 



