Letters to Benjamin Franklin 281 



From James Bedout. 1777. August 11. Bordeaux. 



Asks for a commission from the Congress to empower him to cruise 

 against the English ; describes his vessel ; references he can furnish. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. (In French.) VI, 183. 



From Lieut. Martin. 1777. August 11. He de Re. 



Is a lieutenant in the Fifth South Carolina Battalion. Has orders to 

 wait on Franklin and receive his commands before returning. A. L. S. 

 2 p. (In French.) VI, 184. 



From J[onathan] Williams, [Jr.], to The American Commissioners. 



1777. August II. Nantes. 



Some foundation for the reports from America concerning the affair 

 at Brunswick. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, 104. 



From J[onatlian] Williams, [Jr.]. 1777. August 12. Nantes. 



Will settle the affair between Capt. Wickes and his men. Concern- 

 ing M. de Kerquelin's plan to fit out a vessel of war in the service of 

 the United States; has given a letter to the Baron de Gesse who will 

 open the whole plan to him. A. L. S. 3 p. XXXVII, 105. 



From J[onatlian] Williams, Jr. 1777. August 12. Nantes. 

 Introducing the Baron de Gesse. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, 106. 



From Charles Whitehead. 1777. August 12. Boulogne-sur-Mer. 



Thoroughly convinced of the justice of the American cause. As a 

 member of the Corporation of London, has constantly voted in opposi- 

 tion to a profligate and corrupt Court. Lost the greater part of his 

 fortune in the present war; has only his person, therefore, to offer; is a 

 descendant of the great Admiral Benbow; begs for a commission in the 

 service of America with instructions how to act. His only tie is a 

 young daughter dearer to him than life. A. L. S. 2 p. VI, 185. 



From Verseuil. 1777. August 12. Mezieres. 



Wishes to know Franklin's direct address before he reveals his object 

 in writing. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) VI, 186. 



