Letters to Benjamin Franklin 215 



From J[onathan] Williams, [Jr.]. 1777. February 16. Nantes. 



Leaves it to Franklin's judgment whether to send the enclosed to Mr. 

 Blunt or not. Desires his assistance as to the best way to answer Mr. 

 Alexander's letter. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, 54. 



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

 1777. February 16. Nantes. 



Prize taken by an American frigate, supposed to be commanded by 

 Capt. Wickes. Concerning the cargo of The Count de Vergennes. 

 Report of the Americans having gained a great advantage over the 

 English. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVII, 55- 



From [Lieut.-Col. de] Girard. 1777. February 17. Philippeville. 



Begging for news of Mr. Penn and asking for directions that he may 

 forward a letter to him. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) V, 63. 



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



1777. February 19. L'Orient. 



Safe arrival of all his prizes; necessity for repairing his ship. Dis- 

 honorable conduct of the captains of the different prizes. Mr. Perrit's 

 ill-will towards him (Wickes). His wounded officers doing well. 

 A. L. S. 4 p. V, 64. 



From J[onathan] Williams, Jr. 1777. February 19. Nantes. 



Desires to know his future movements; takes it for granted that he is 

 not to return to England. Has given up all hope of marrying Miss 

 A[lexander] on account of the war; thinks Miss S [chweighauser] 

 worthy of pursuit. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVII, 56. 



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

 1777. February 19. Nantes. 



The fitting out of The Count de Vergennes. Prizes taken by Capt. 

 Wickes; his heroic behavior. Afraid the arms are not worth having. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. XXXVII, 57. 



From J [onathan] Williams, [Jr.]. 1777. February 20. Nantes. 



Concerning the disposition of prize ships and their cargoes. English 

 spies everywhere around. Desires to know the truth of the report of the 

 American successes in New Jersey. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVII, 58. 



