Letters to Benjamin Franklin 203 



From Ternant. 1777. January 15. Bordeaux. 



Just arrived in Bordeaux after a dangerous illness; his hasty depart- 

 ure renders doubtful the receipt of the letters Franklin promised him; 

 has left directions for forwarding them. The new Spanish Minister, 

 Count Florida Blanca, will undoubtedly serve his cause with unremit- 

 ting ardor. A. L. S. 2 p. V, 21. 



From [Louis Le Begue Duportail]. 1777. January 16. Versailles. 



He asks to know, as soon as possible, the result of his application. 

 A. L. I p. (In French.) LXII, 96. 



From Chevalier D'Anmours. 1777. January 17. Bordeaux. 



Received from Madame la Marquise de Saineville a letter written 

 by Franklin in his favor to Mr. Morris in Philadelphia; sentiments of 

 gratitude and veneration towards Franklin. A. L. S. i p. V, 22. 



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 From J[onathan] Williams, Jr., to The American Commissioners. 

 1777- January 17. Nantes. 

 Description of the ship Mercury; her cargo, time of sailing, etc. 

 A. L. S. 4 p. XXXVII, 41- 



From J[onathan] Williams, Jr. 1777. January 18. Nantes. 



Enclosing a letter which he leaves to Franklin's judgment whether to 

 send or not. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, 42. 



From Comte Macdonald. 1777. January 18. Pau. 



Wishes to know what encouragement he can give to capable officers 

 who offer their services to the United Provinces; his character well- 

 known; originally from Scotland, now settled in France. Criticises 

 the American tactics so far; has a plan of operation for America. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. V, 23. 



His services and his plan of discipline for training soldiers, if his ser- 

 vices are accepted by Congress. Mem. 3 p. LXII, 76. 



From Recholier Freres. 1777. January 18. Bordeaux. 



Forwarding a ietter from M. Ternant who left Bordeaux on the 

 15th; will forward him any letters from Franklin with great care. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) V, 24. 



