26o Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [Barbeu] Dubourg. 1777. June 25. Paris. 



The condition of Mme. Dubourg does not permit him to leave her a 

 moment. In spite of the rise in prices the uniforms will be well made of 

 the best cloth ; the gaiters and cartridge boxes will be satisfactory ; is not 

 yet content with the hats or helmets. Concerning the question of 

 muskets. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) VI, 77. 



Frotn [Barbeu] Dubourg. 1777. June 25. Paris. 



Sends him a letter so carefully sealed, that he cannot tear the first 

 envelope without destroying the second ; does not know Mr. Thom- 

 son's address; begs Franklin to forward it to him. A. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) VI, 78. 



From The Continental Congress, Committee of Foreign Affairs, to 

 The American Commissioners. 1777, June 26. Philadelphia. 



Retreat of General Howe's forces from Somerset Court House to 

 Amboy. A. L. S. Benj[amin] Harrison et al. 2 p. (In duplicate.) 



LIII, 46. 



Printed in Diplom. Corres., Wharton, II, 349. 



From Elie de Beaumont. 1777. June 26. Paris. 



The accompanying letter is from the Comte de Tressan, Lieutenant- 

 General of the armies of the King, who desires to give his services to the 

 American cause ; his rank, his services and his talents ; begs him to write 

 to Congress on the subject. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) VI, 79. 



From [Col.] Tissot Grenus. 1777. June 26. Geneva. 



Circumstances prevent his return to Paris; the bearer will make 

 Franklin a proposition concerning two small works which he desires to 

 give to the printers. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) VI, 80. 



From de Weyss. 1777. June 27. Lionville. 



Reminds Franklin of a visit he paid him in March to offer his ser- 

 vices to the American cause; left his address, but has heard nothing. 

 Resemblance between Switzerland and America. Five or six officers 

 anxious to go over with him. His experience and skill. Discusses the 

 advisability of negotiating a loan with his country. Desires to hear 

 what Congress is willing to do for him. A. L. S. 7 p. VI, 81. 



