2i8 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



Froni Lainb[er]t Wickes. 1777. February 26. L'Orlent. 



Concerning the extraordinary orders from the Intendant of the port 

 demanding him to leave in 24 hours; ship in sad need of repairs. Ex- 

 pects to run into Nantes and enter a protest. Congratulates him on the 

 victory at Trenton. A. L. S. 2 p. V, 72. 



Printed in Hale's Franklin in France, I, 115. 



From Samuel Cooper. 1777. February 27. Boston. 



Happy change in the face of affairs since the 26th of December last. 

 Washington's important services. New levies received. Enemy in sad 

 straits. Attitude of France. A. L. 2 p. V, 73. 



Printed in Hale's Franklin in France, I, 104. 



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

 1777. February 27. Nantes. 



In order that they may judge of the quality of the arms, sends a 

 sample of each. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, 60. 



From J[onatlian] Williams, Jr. 1777. February 27. Nantes. 



Glad that Franklin approves his desire to settle in France; proposal of 

 a partnership for him by M. Montaudouin. Introducing their country- 

 man, Mr. Jones, who is going to Amsterdam and will take charge of 

 any letters or papers. English frigates cruising off the coast. A. L. S. 

 3 p. XXXVII, 61. 



From The Council of Massachusetts Bay to The American Commis- 

 sioners. 1777. February 27. Boston. 



Despatch of certain letters. Spirited attitude of Congress. Account of 

 Washington's movements at Trenton and Princeton. Need of assis- 

 tance from France. Ticonderoga to be strengthened. Position of 

 enemy in Canada. Importance of sending on the fire-arms. A. L. S. 

 James Bowdoin, President. 3 p. V, 75. 



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



From [Prof.] John Winthrop. 1777. February 28. Cambridge. 



Great results hoped for from Franklin's abilities and influence at the 

 Court of France; attitude of that nation at the present crisis. A. L. S. 

 2 p. V, 76. 



Printed in Hale's Franklin in France, I, io6. 



