240 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Eyraut. 1777- April 27. Nantes. 



Begging Franklin to procure him a place on some battle-ship ; knows 

 America, having made frequent voyages there; will not tire Franklin 

 with details; Monsieur Flamenque will explain in a few words what 

 sort of a man he is. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) V, 169. 



Frojn Lanib[er]t Wickes. 1777. April 27. L'Orient. 



Mutiny among his people; will desert unless paid immediately on 

 their arrival at Nantes. Ordered by Mr. Gonnett to leave L'Orient. 

 Recommends Mr. Gourlade to Franklin's particular notice; his con- 

 fidence in his integrity. A. L. S. 3 p. V, 170. 



Printed in Hale's Franklin in France, I, 121. 



By [Aime Ambroise Joseph] Feutry. 1777. April 27. Passy. 



Verses, in praise of Franklin, to be put underneath his portrait. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. (In French.) LI, 24. 



From J[onathan] Williams, [Jr.]. 1777. April 28. Nantes. 



Returned the articles to Mr. Schweighauser for the additions sug- 

 gested; wishes Franklin to send them to Mr. Alexander, in whose sa- 

 gacity he has the greatest confidence. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, 84. 



From J[onathan] Williams, [Jr.], to The American Commissioners. 

 1777. April 28. Nantes. 



Sailing of the Therese. Prizes captured by a privateer from Boston 

 commanded by Capt. Thompson. Recommends renewing the lease of 

 the magazine and outhouses. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVII, 85. 



From Jarente de Sainneville. 



1777. April 30. Chateau de Vincennes. 



Asks his protection for an officer who wishes to enter the American 

 service, also for news of his relative, Chevalier Dannemours, who had 

 letters to Philadelphia. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) LXII, 117a. 



From Daniel Roberdeau. 1777. May i. Philadelphia. 



Being one of the Committee for Foreign Applications, paid immediate 

 attention to Franklin's recommendation of Chevalier de Mauduit du 



