274 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From [Lieut.] Wommrad. 1777. July 28. Mannheim, 



Studied engineering since his earliest years; his military services; 

 desires to fight for the American cause; wishes to know what arrange- 

 ments must be made. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) VI, 146. 



From Col. Tissot Grenus. 1777. July 28. Geneva. 



Concerning two volumes of military works which he cannot afford to 

 have printed. Asks Franklin's help; every soldier ought to have a copy 

 of his work. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) VI, 147. 



From Cavoleau. 1777. July 28. Lucon. 



Begs Franklin to save him from the horrors of despair and procure 

 him a position in the American army or at least to tell him the means of 

 carrying out his desire. Tells a long tale of misfortune; loss of money; 

 perfidy of friends. M. Tardiveau, who is about to leave for America, 

 under Franklin's auspices, is the only relation and friend he has in the 

 world. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) VI, 148. 



From Lecoq. 1777. July 28. Paris. 



A friend of his anxious to know to whom he must apply to procure a 

 commission as captain of a privateer; his friend's vessel equipped with 

 ten cannon, arms and men in proportion. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



VI, 150. 



From J. Temple. 1777. July 29. Richmond Green, Surrey. 



Mr. Izard goes with his family to reside in France till a chance offers 

 to cross to America; he has been detained for two years, like himself, in 

 the hope that England would not remain so " madly blind " to its own 

 interests. Consults Franklin on the advisability of following Mr. Izard's 

 example, with his wife and two boys. Gloom caused by late accounts 

 from America ; report of the total destruction of the Newfoundland fish- 

 eries has reduced the citizens to sullen silence. A. L. S. 3 p. VI, 151. 



From Dehaistre. 1777. July 29. Paris. 



Having heard that M. Deane has been commissioned to make pur- 

 chases for the Colonies, offers his services for the kitchen utensils. A. L. 

 S. I p. (In French.) VI, 152. 



