Letters to Benjamin Franklin 277 



return home in ; should be glad of Franklin's assistance to obtain a com- 

 mission for him in his country's service; will never bring disgrace on 

 his family; devoted to his country, though Franklin once doubted it. 

 A. L. S. I p. VI, 162. 



Froin F N . 1777. August 3. St. Omer. 



Is an officer in the British army; desires to know^ if his services w^ill 

 be acceptable to the United States; positions he has held in the English 

 army; desires, on landing in America, to receive a regiment with the 

 rank of colonel, and the expenses of passage for himself and servants. 

 Gen. Gates a great friend of his. Expects Franklin to observe the 

 greatest secrecy on this matter. A. L. S. 2 p. VI, 163. 



From Mme. Haineville. 1777. August 3. 



Her son, in the American army, has been taken prisoner by the 

 English; begs Franklin to allow her an interview that she may tell him 

 her trouble. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) VI, 164. 



From Lamb[er]t Wickes. 1777. August 3. St. Malo. 



The bearer is M. Becard, of St. Malo, who desires to enter into the 

 American trade; as he has been of great service to him (Wickes) hopes 

 Franklin will render him any service in his power. A. L. S. i p. 



VI, 165. 

 From. W. Wildrik. 1777. August 5. Namur. 



Surgeon in the service of the Low Countries; desires to give his ser- 

 vices to the American army and take a position in one of their hospitals. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. (In French and Latin.) VI, 166. 



From Mile, de Quane. 1777. August 6. Paris. 

 Begs Franklin to answer the enclosed. L. in 3d P. i p. VI, 167. 



From Marquis Devienne. 1777. August 6. Doullens. 



Desires to joint the Marquis de Lafayette to whom he carries the best 

 recommendations. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) VI, 168. 



From Jona[thaii] Williams, [Jr.], to The American Commissioners. 



1777. August 6. Nantes. 



Giving Capt. Hereaud, commander of the Mercury, the highest praise 

 in the performance of his duty. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, loi. 



