268 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From De Casson. 1777. July 11. Armentieres. 



Desires to enter the service of America; refers Franklin to his sister, 

 Madame de Siguenot, in Paris, for an account of his military services. 

 Would like a recommendation to Gen, Washington. A. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) VI, iii. 



From Lamb[er]t Wickes. 1777. July 12. St. Malo. 



Mentioning a French ship now at St. Malo which is out of repair 

 but would answer their purpose very well ; she is well known to be a 

 fast sailor; the character of the captain. A. L. S. i p. VI, 112. 



From de Fechter. 1777. July 13. Landrecies. 



Anxious to serve under the flag of the new-born republic ; his military 

 services; begs Franklin to procure him a leave of absence for some years. 

 L. S. 3 p. (In French.) VI, 113. 



From William Gordon. 1777. July 13. Newburyport. 



The present state of affairs; Gen. Gates's refusal to serve under Gen. 

 Schuyler; news of the loss of Ticonderoga and Fort Independence after- 

 wards contradicted; rumors that Gen. Howe intends visiting the New 

 England states; all his troops are embarked and dropped down to Sandy 

 Hook. Gen. Prescott surrounded and made a prisoner. Account of the 

 capture by Capt. Manley of the frigate " Fox " of 28 guns ; her Captain 

 and two Lieutenants killed. A. L. S. 2 p. VI, 114. 



Fro7n Lainb[er]t Wickes. 1777. July 13. St. Malo. 



Acknowledging favor of 4th inst., concerning the disposal of the 

 prizes ; his own destination ; disposition to be made of the Dolphin. 

 Three of his people have run away and carried off a French pilot boat, — 

 is he responsible for it? A. L. S. 2 p. VI, 116. 



Printed in Hale's Franklin in France, I, 125. 



From Elie de Beaumont. 1777. July 15. Paris. 



Begs Franklin to give an immediate answer to the request of ]\L le 

 ComtedeTressan [see VI, 79]. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) VI, 117. 



