214 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Arthur Lee. 1777. February 14. Nantes. 



Informed of the agreement between Mr. Morris and the Farmers- 

 General ; the price good but the uncertainty of arrivals will continue 

 the same difficulties as regards funds. Du Coudray said to have sailed 

 for St. Domingo. A. L. S. i p. V, 58. 



From Marquis d'Osmond. 1777. February 14. 



Has called at the Hotel d'Hambourg many times, but has never been 

 fortunate enough to see Mr. Franklin or Mr. Deane. Begs him to 

 mention an hour when he will be visible. L. in 3d P. i p. (In 

 French.) V, 59. 



From C W K and J H . 1777. February 14. 



The bearer, I. Patten, was taken prisoner on board the Washington 

 and carried into Pounchmouth from whence he escaped ; is a man of 

 valor and sent to Dr. Franklin to ascertain the true state of affairs 

 and it is desired that he return as soon as possible. They assure Dr. 

 Franklin that he has a great many friends in England. A. L. i p. 



XLIV, 15. 



Fro?n Boux. 1777. February 14. Paris. 



Concerning the Marquis de Bouille, who, on account of his attach- 

 ment to him, has determined to go into the service of America and trans- 

 port all his family thither; his honorable record in the King's service for 

 42 years ; the only condition he makes is that he shall enter the American 

 army with a higher rank than he now holds. A. L. S. 2 p. V, 60. 



From Boileau. 1777. February 14. Paris. 



An order to give the bearer certain military belongings of M. Boileau. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) V, 61. 



From Lamb[er]t Wickes to The American Commissioners. 



1777. February 14. Port Lewis. 



Account of his cruise; prizes taken; men wounded; concerning ex- 

 change of prisoners. List of vessels and cargoes taken. A. L. S. 3 p. 



V, 62. 

 Printed in Hale's Franklin in France, I, 114. 



