Letters to Benjamin Franklin 255 



From Cavalier. 1777. June 11. Lyons. 



His admiration for the Americans; wishes to fly to their defense. A. 

 L. S. 3 p. (In French.) VI, 58. 



From Baron de Thuillieres. 1777. June 11. Paris. 



Requests Franklin to appoint a time when he can receive Mme. 

 Denneville and Vicomtesse de Choiseul, from Martinique, who wish to 

 see him. Asks about a balsam remedy offered to him. A. L. S. I p. 

 (In French.) LXXI, 71. 



From De Bretigney. 1777. June 12. Paris. 



Asking for a letter of introduction to Franklin's nephew [Jonathan 

 Williams, Jr.], for three officers, leaving for America, via Nantes. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) LXII, 11. 



From Pet[e]r Timothy. 1777. June 12. 



Congratulates him on the honors conferred by " The Thirteen 

 United Free and Independent States." His many positions on com- 

 mittees and congresses and his active interest in public affairs left him 

 no time for private correspondence. Wishes some instruction on a 

 plan of education for his son, Benjamin Franklin, aged six. A. L. S. 

 4 p. VI, 59- 



From Coder. 1777. June 12. Paris. 



Concerning the models in cloth ; will not rest until he is en route for 

 America; hopes to merit the praise of Congress and the confidence and 

 esteem of the generals and the friendship of the Americans. A. L. S. 

 I p. (In French.) VI, 60. 



From ■W[illiam] L[ee]. 1777. June 13. Paris. 



Informing Franklin that Mr. Deane and himself will do themselves 

 the honor of breakfasting with him on Sunday at 9 o'clock. A. L. S. 

 I p. VI, 61. 



From Cot d'Ordan. 1777. June 13. Lille. 



Wishes to devote himself to the cause of America; has been employed 

 in the Commissary Department and would like a similar position, if 

 possible, in America; ready to serve such a cause with either pen or 

 sword ; if he receives a favorable reply will set out at once for Paris. 

 A. L. S. 8 p. (In French.) VI, 62. 



