2 28 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Debusson de Saxey. 1777. March 18. Saint Quentin. 



Congratulating himself on the happiness of meeting Franklin during 

 his last stay In Paris; reminds him of his promise to give them orders 

 when he receives his commissions from America. The pleasure he de- 

 rives from Franklin's success and prosperity. L. S. i p. V, 116. 



From Jona[than] Williams, [Jr.], to The American Commissioners. 

 1777. March 18. Nantes. 

 Shipping news. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVII, 70. 



From Tho[ma]s Morris. 1777. March 19. Nantes. 



Presumes by this time Franklin has received the sundry despatches 

 from America by Captain Hammond ; will be greatly obliged for any 

 intelligence Franklin may think proper to communicate. Arrival of the 

 ship Versailles, 40 days from Boston, which brought the enclosed letter; 

 very important that it be safely delivered as directed. Report of Gen. 

 Howe having sent a flag of truce to General Washington, requesting a 

 cessation of arms for a few days. A. L. S. 2 p. V, 117. 



Fro ??2 William Gordon. 1777. March 21. J[amaica] P[lain, Mass.]. 



Troubles him with a packet for their friend, Dr. Price; asks him 

 to peruse the letters and papers before forwarding; wished to put both 

 parties out of conceit with Mr, Hutchinson, a man whose only sup- 

 porters should be " two upright posts with one across it." Continental 

 lottery likely to succeed. Ten thousand would probably go off in 

 Massachusetts very soon. A. L. S. i p. V, 118. 



From [Barbeu] Dubourg. 1777. March 21. Paris. 



Begs him to accord an audience to the Baron de Fray whose demands 

 are very reasonable and his offers of service very important. A. L. S. 

 I p. (In French.) V, 119. 



From Baudin. 1777. March 21. St. Martin, Isle de Re. 



Writes to olifer his services in the above-mentioned isle, which by its 

 position is suitable for a market of commodities. The excellent quality 

 of the brandy made in the island. Begs Franklin for some orders; asks 

 only the ordinary commission. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) V, 120. 



