Letters to Benjamin Franklin 243 



From J[onathan] Williams, Jr. 1777. May 7. Nantes. 



Concerning the plan proposed by M. Dubourg and Mr. Alexander; 

 if it is made reasonable would willingly take a part in it. A. L. S. i p. 



XXXVII, 86. 



i^roOT J [onathan] Williams, [Jr.]. 1777. May 7. Nantes. 



Desiring a letter of introduction for M. Tardiveau, who proposes to 

 settle in Philadelphia; his connection in business with M. Tarvouillet. 

 A. L. S. I p. XXXVII, 87. 



From Montaudouin. 1777. May 7. Nantes. 



Has read with great pleasure Franklin's response to Lord Howe in 

 the "Gazette de Leyde " ; the Admiral soundly beaten. Exorbitant 

 prices asked by captains of vessels to transport persons to America; 

 compliments Franklin on his nephew. Has an invitation from M. de 

 Chaumont to pay him a visit at Passy. The bearer of this is M. Tardi- 

 veau, who desires to establish himself in Philadelphia; would be obliged 

 if Franklin would give him a word of recommendation, merely attesting 

 his honesty. A. L. S. 3 p. VI, ii. 



Frorn Pierres. 1777. May 7. Saint Malo. 



Concerning a debt due him by Captain Cornelius Haight, who gave 

 him a draft for the amount on Messrs. David Strahan & Co. of London ; 

 has received so far only a small percentage of the amount; encloses a 

 copy of the bond; begs Franklin's assistance. A. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) VI, 12. 



Fro7n W[illiam] Alexander. 1777. May 9. Dijon. 



Introducing le Comte de Fontelle; trusts that the nature of his 

 business will prove sufficiently agreeable to excuse the trouble he is 

 giving him. A. L. S. i p. VI, 13. 



From Abbe Tardieu. 1777. May 9. Nyons. 



Begging him to forward the enclosed letter to Gen. Washington. 

 A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) VI, 13^- 



