264 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Sani[uel] Nicholson. 1777. July 3. St. Male. 



Safe arrival of Capt. Johnston. Desires Franklin's orders concerning 

 the refitting of their vessels. Just heard of the arrival of three of their 

 prizes at Nantes; hopes they will fall into the hands of Mr. Williams. 

 A. L. S. I p. VI, 91. 



From [C. G. F. Dumas] to Franklin, Deane and Carmichael. 



1777. July 3. 



Acknow^ledging letters of the 20th and 23d ult. ; published them as 

 desired in the Leyden Gazette; their habit of altering and cutting such 

 contributions. Account of the purchase of certain houses at Flushing 

 by unknown parties who allow them to remain empty; possibility of 

 their being asylums for the English Ministers in case the King is obliged 

 to sacrifice them. Suggestions made to Manson concerning the advan- 

 tages likely to accrue to Pomerania and Prussia from the free admittance 

 and protection of Americans at Emden; favorable reception given this 

 idea. A. L. 4 p. (In French.) XXXIX, 10. 



From Amelia Barry. 1777. July 3. Tunis. 



Her admiration for Franklin's character and sentiments; may his 

 valuable life be extended until peace is attained and may cool and dis- 

 passionate posterity rank him with those worthies of antiquity who have 

 served as models for succeeding ages; gets a melancholoy comfort from 

 Franklin's portrait; his little god-daughter kisses his hands. A. L. S. 

 4 P- VI, 92. 



From W[illia]m Lee. 1777. July 4. Paris. 



Sorry to miss seeing Franklin the other day. Is about to set out for 

 Havre. A. L. S. i p. VI, 93. 



From Dumas & Mallet. 1777. July 4. Geneva. 



Thinks the commercial interests of two republics like Switzerland 

 and America could be joined with great advantage to both countries. 

 Various kinds of merchandise which his firm could supply. A. L. S. 

 3 p. (In French.) VI, 94. 



From James Lovell. 1777. July 4. Philadelphia. 



Discontent among the American officers at the influx of foreigners 

 who supersede them in command. Brigadier-General Knox beloved by 



