Letters to Benjamin Franklin 273 



From O'Reilly de Quane. 1777. July 26. Aumale. 



Though unknown to Franklin, has the greatest admiration and affec- 

 tion for him. Has made a translation of " Considerations on the Meas- 

 ures Carrying on with Respect to the British Colonies in North 

 America"; desires to dedicate it to Franklin. A. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) VI, 142. 



From Jno. Valentz. 1777. July 26. Paris. 



Was formerly an inhabitant of Pennsylvania; compelled ten years 

 before on account of his debts to quit the province; his hard struggle 

 ever since; desires to return and throw himself on the mercy of his 

 creditors, also wishes to take a commission in the Continental ser- 

 vice; has been an officer in the provincial service; personally acquainted 

 with General Washington. Has not a sou in the world ; begs Franklin 

 to assist him in procuring a passage; his claim on Franklin's kindness 

 as a fellow Mason ; member of St. John's Lodge, No. 2, in Philadelphia. 



VI, 143. 

 From P. Penet. 1777. July 26. Nantes. 



The accompanying letter is from his associate, M. Pliarne; much 

 regrets that Franklin does not deem his letters worthy of any reply. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) VI, 144. 



From Lainb[er]t Wickes. 1777. July 27. St. Malo. 



Acknowledging favor of the 22d inst. The Dolphin will not be suf- 

 fered to leave the port until further orders from Paris. Captain Johnston 

 arrested at Morlaix and cannot get away without permission ; desires a 

 line from Franklin. Question whether the French soldiers will be 

 suffered to ship with them. A. L. S. 2 p. VI, 145. 



From [C. G. F.] D[umas]. 1777. July 27. The Hague. 



Concerning Holland's refusal to cede to England the two regiments 

 of the Prince de Waldeck; intrigue on the part of Sir Jos[eph Yorke]. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXXIX. 14. 



From Coder. 1777. July 27. Paris. 



By September expects to deliver to any specified port the 1,300 com- 

 pleted uniforms that have been ordered. Desires no salary, but merely 

 the opportunity of serving the United Colonies, where he has decided to 

 live or die. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) VI, 135. 



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