Letters to Benjamin Franklin 221 



Fro7n Jn. p. Grandam. 1777. March 4. Bordeaux. 



A friend of his, aged thirty-two, of good German family, desires to 

 quit France on account of an unfortunate affair and embrace the cause 

 of the Americans. Wishes to know what advantages he can hope for 

 in that country either in the military or civil service. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) V, 87. 



From Anna Maria Clifton. 1777. March 4. Philadelphia. 



Congratulating him on his safe arrival in France; would be glad 

 to be with him in Europe away from the dreadful, terrifying conse- 

 quence of war. A. L. S. i p. V, 88. 



Frotn Edward Bancroft. 1777. March 4. 



Has paid Mr. Hood the twelve guineas; will send Mr. Deane a con- 

 tinuation of his set of monthly reviews ; in the last number Franklin will 

 find some further remarks on the Dean of Gloucester's misconduct 

 towards him. Enclosing two letters from Thomas Walpole. Certain 

 people jealous of his being the channel through which Franklin for- 

 wards certain letters. Government despatches arrived the night before, 

 but nothing is given out. A. L. 2 p. V, 89. 



From Arthur Lee. 1777. March 5. Burgos. 



Has been desired to stop at Burgos, which is half-way to Madrid, 

 in order to negotiate with more secrecy; timidity evinced greater than in 

 France. Asks Franklin's opinion about the wisdom of insisting on push- 

 ing on to Madrid. A. L. i p. V, 90. 



Fro7n Thomas Walpole. 1777. March 5. London. 



Cause of delay in sending the enclosed letter; has at last closed his 

 accounts with his associates in the Ohio purchase. Encloses Franklin's 

 account. The best friends of England only meet to lament its mis- 

 guidance. A. L. S. 2 p. V, 91. 



From de St. Georges. 1777. March 5. Carhaix. 



Stating what his services have been in the French army for twenty- 

 five years; if these services are agreeable to Franklin, begs him to 

 procure him a place in the American cavalry. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) V, 92. 



