Letters to Benjamin Franklin 271 



From D. Louis. 1777. July 20. Du pont de I'arche. 



Hears that the Americans offer to procure honorable positions for 

 priests who wish to cross the seas ; desires to have a part in the glory won 

 by Franklin's brave fellow-citizens. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) 



VI, 129. 



From Joseph Ceronio. 1777. July 21. Genoa. 



Writes for news of his son, Stephen Ceronio, who shipped on board a 

 vessel bound for Philadelphia; carried recommendations to Messrs. 

 Willing, Morris & Co., who took him into their counting-house; has 

 received no letters from him since December, 1775; begs Franklin to 

 forward him the enclosed, and if possible to let them know whether he 

 has been taken prisoner. A. L. S. 3 p. VI, 130. 



From S[ilas] Deane. 1777. July 22. Paris. 



Sends him certain letters; concerning their correspondence with the 

 Comte de Vergennes. A. L. S. i p. VI, 131. 



From Paillier. 1777. July 22. Paris. 



Wishes to make a contract with Franklin to supply any amount of 

 shoes or leather goods for the soldiers; supplies his Majesty's troops 

 with these articles. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) VI, 132. 



From de Cardone. 1777. July 23. Paris. 



Congratulates him on the success of his armies; wished to know his 

 opinion of the memoir he left at his house on a previous visit. What 

 dishonor for England to be beaten by those whom she stigmatized openly 

 as cowards. Considers Franklin a prophet in politics. A. L. S. I p. 

 (In French.) VI, 133. 



From Lamb[er]t Wickes. 1777. July 23. St. Malo. 



They are allowed to go on and refit their ship, but very slowly; ex- 

 pects to be ready to sail by August; Capt. Johnston arrested by orders 

 from the Minister at Paris; has given his parole not to leave port with- 

 out permission; he awaits Franklin's orders. Advises the purchase of 

 the ship Prince of Conte, but not above a certain price. A. L. S. i p. 



VI, 134. 



