224 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



have an American present in any such enterprise, offers his services. 

 News from America; capture of Gen. Lee true; details of their successes 

 in New Jersey. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVII, 67. 



From Elie de Beaumont. 1777. March 9. Paris. 



Introducing M, de Champigny, an officer of distinction and nephew 

 of a man held in high esteem in years past, who wishes to lay before 

 Franklin certain views which may be useful. A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) V, loi. 



From E[lizabeth] W [right], 1777. March 10. 



Concerning the case of young Mr. Piatt; his efforts to obtain a trial; 

 Lord Mansfield's opinion that if he should petition the King and take 

 the oath of allegiance he would be set at liberty; the petition has been 

 written and signed ; her fear that they might have urged the young 

 man to do wrong; wishes there had been time to consult Franklin. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. V, 102. 



From Ebenezer Smith Piatt. 1777. March 10. Newgate. [London.] 



Stating certain details which were not thought proper to be inserted in 

 his case. Ineffectual efforts to obtain a trial ; chances for and against 

 his being set free. A. L. S. 2 p. V, 103. 



From Tho[ma]s Morris to The American Commissioners. 

 1777. March 11. Nantes. 



Informing him of the safe arrival of the ship Jenifer in 35 days 

 from Baltimore with despatches for him, which the bearer, Capt. Ham- 

 mond, will deliver. A. L. S. I p. V, 104. 



From J[onathan] Williams, Jr. 1777. March 11. Nantes. 



Account of the business he proposes to enter into with Mr. Schweig- 

 hauser; begs Franklin to write a line to him relative to the proposed 

 connection ; flatters himself that the want of a proper establishment is 

 the sole objection to a still closer union. XXXVII, 68. 



