238 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



tension, which is here enclosed with letters from his family, which he 

 begs Franklin to forward with all speed. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



V, 159. 



From [Aime Ambroise Joseph] Feutry. 1777. April 20. Paris. 



Had the honor of sending Franklin a part of his feeble productions, 

 and in return receives Franklin's scientific works, an advantageous ex- 

 change for him. Awaits from Flanders his " Choix d'Histoires 

 Morales " and his " Memoires de la Cour d'Auguste," to lay at Frank- 

 lin's feet. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) V, 160. 



Fro77i De Bragelonne de filley, de la Barre. 



1777. April 21. Bordeaux. 



Invention he has made of a new gun-carriage ; encloses a memoir with a 

 full description of it; has other propositions to make more advantageous 

 to America. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) V, 161. 



From Benj[ami]n Sowden. 1777. April 21. Rotterdam. 



Is minister of the English Presbyterian church at Rotterdam; knows 

 many of Franklin's friends there. Writes this to ask permission to send 

 his letters to the Rev. Mr. Gordon of Jamaica Plain, directed to 

 Franklin's care ; will leave them open in case he may want to read them. 

 Offers to forward any letters for Franklin to friends in England by a 

 safe and secret conveyance. A. L. S. 3 p. V, 162. 



From De Bragelonne de filley, de la Barre. 



[1777. April 22.] Bordeaux. 



Advantages of a new gun-carriage proposed to Franklin for use 

 in the war with England. Mem. 3 p. (In French.) LXI, lOO. 



From J[onatlian] Williams, Jr. 1777. April 22. Nantes. 



Concerning a passage for Mr. Hood; desires to know if he is to 

 assist him with cash. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, 83. 



From Jos[epli] Cauffman. 1777. April 23. Vienna. 



Was born in Philadelphia and sent abroad to study, particularly 

 medicine at the University of Vienna; his desire to serve his country; 

 sends the enclosed attestations to prove his proficiency in anatomy and 



