236 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Paul Veron. 1777. April 14. Paris. 



Concerning an important letter which Monsieur Mouge, of Beaune, 

 requested him to put into Franklin's own hand, but that is impossible 

 as he is ignorant of his address; will send it to Monsieur Grand, 

 whom he hears knows Franklin, with a request to deliver it to him. 

 L. S. 2 p. (In French.) V, 150. 



Fro/« [Comtesse] D.B. [de] Conway. 1777. April 14. Ville d'Avray. 



Is just learning to read and write in English ; begs him to mention 

 when she can pay her respects to him; is the wife of [Gen.] Thomas 

 Conway who departed in the Amphitrite to aid his brother Americans. 

 A. L. S. I p. V, 151. 



From Nathan Rumsey. 1777. April 15. Nantes. 



Arrival of the dispatches by Mr. Cunningham, Has his faults and 

 perhaps they are conspicuous; doubts not but his enemies have made 

 a handle of them to rob him of Franklin's esteem; still desirous to 

 serve his native land ; hopes his general behavior will be such as to merit 

 again Franklin's approbation. A. L. S. 2 p. V, 153. 



From Lamb[er]t Wickes. 1777. April 15. Nantes. 



Arrived at Nantes; found the cutter a fine stout vessel; what guns 

 she will be mounted with ; has engaged already nine Americans for sea- 

 men, hopes in seven days she will be ready to launch; will then return 

 to L'Orient; thinks it would strengthen their little squadron if Captain 

 Johnston of the Lexington could join them ; recommends the giving 

 of the King's pass to all persons who come from Paris with despatches, 

 in order to avoid delays ; would not be at Nantes yet had they not forced 

 the post-boys to proceed by threats and beatings. A. L. S. 2 p. V, 154. 



From J[onatlian] Williams, [Jr.]. 1777. April 15. Nantes. 



Begging his opinion on the enclosed articles drawn up by iVIr. Schweig- 

 hauser. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, 82. 



From [Comte de Sarsfield]. 1777. April 15. [Paris.] 



Sending two gazettes and requesting him to return them when he 

 sends for the others. A. L. 2 p. (In French.) LXXI, 99a. 



