Letters to Benjamin Franklin 219 



From Gourlade. 1777. February 28. L'Orient. 



Gave the letter from Franklin to Lambert Wickes and encloses his 

 answer. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) V, 77. 



From Thomas Gushing. 1777. February 28. Boston. 



Congratulating him on his safe arrival in France, and wishing him 

 success in his negotiations. Need of assistance from France, especially 

 if Great Britain sends any considerable reinforcement to Gen. Howe. 

 Any news from Franklin's part of the world very acceptable. A. L. S. 

 I p. V, 78. 



From Thomas Gushing. 1777. February 28. Boston. 



Copy of preceding with additional intelligence that the bearer, his 

 son, is employed by the Council of Massachusetts to deliver certain 

 letters to Franklin. Recommends him to Franklin's care and patronage 

 and offers him his services in any employment for the public weal, also 

 recommends his nephew, Mr. Henry Newman, who goes to France in 

 the same vessel. L. S. 3 p. V, 79. 



From Lamb[er]t Wickes. 1777. February 28. L'Orient. 



Finally obtained the consent of the Intendant to remain in the above- 

 mentioned port until his ship is repaired. Difficulties he has experi- 

 enced ; thinks it best for Franklin to order him home as soon as possible. 

 All the prizes are gone. A. L. S. 2 p. V, 80. 



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



1777. February 28. Nantes. 

 Four of the prizes sold by Mr. Morris. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVII, 62. 



From J[onathan] Williams, [Jr.]. 1777. March i. Nantes. 



Determined to remain in Nantes; partnerships offered him by M. 

 Montaudouin and M. Schweighauser. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, 63. 



From Bergere. 1777. March i. Coligny. 



Great desire on the part of three of his sons to enter the service of 

 America; applies to Franklin to know if it is true that they will enter 

 the American army with a rank higher than they hold at present. The 

 nobility of Champagne, to which he has the honor to belong, is not rich 

 and therefore he can only pay for his sons' equipment and the cost of 

 the voyage. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) V, 81. 



