Letters to Benjamin Franklin 267 



Fro7n p. Penet. 1777. July 8. Nantes. 



Sends a cheese, entrusted to him by Captain Hamor for Franklin. 

 Expects to come to Paris before long, and by recounting certain things 

 justify himself to Franklin and reinstate himself in his regard. A. L. S. 

 I p. (In French.) VI, 106. 



From J. Cole. 1777. July 8. Paris. 



Desires to devote the rest of his days to the service of America; 

 various certificates he can produce in his favor; w^ished employment on 

 board an American privateer. An Englishman by birth but has reasons 

 for writing in French. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) VI, 149. 



From Silas Deane. 1777. July 9. Paris. 



Suggests the advisability of wanting to Mr. Williams on the subject 

 of his last. A. L. S. i p. VI, 107. 



From Lamb[er]t Wickes. 1777. July 9. St. Malo. 



Acknowledging his favor of 3d inst. ; desires more particular instruc- 

 tions as to sale of the Dolphin. Question of mounting the Reprisal with 

 brass or iron guns; wishes to know where Capt. Johnston is to be 

 ordered. Three large English privateers are to be sent to cruise off 

 Nantes and to take all American vessels bound thither. Only three of 

 their prizes arrived and those of the least value ; concludes that the rest 

 are taken. A. L. S. 2 p. VI, 108. 



From [Ferdinand] Grand. 1777. July 10. Paris. 



A receipt for a certain sum of money. A. Mem. i p. (In French.) 



VI, 109. 



From J. Temple. 1777. July 11. Richmond Green. 



Sends him this letter by their old friend, Mr. Gamier; congratulates 

 him on his success ; has often determined to go over and see him, but was 

 always deterred by prudence; should a war with France take place, 

 would cross over at once with his little family. Condemns England's 

 policy for the last two years. Messages from his wife. Encloses a 

 " letter to Lord Chatham " which is much read. Gives him directions 

 how to address his answer, which he desires him not to sign. A. L. S. 

 4 P- VI, no. 



