Letters to Benjamin Franklin 287 



From William Lee. 1777. August 25. Holland. 



Warns Dr. Franklin against a certain Mr. Wentworth who has been 

 showing to the Dutch Minister of State and others, a copy of what pur- 

 ported to be Franklin's memorial to Count Maurepas, wherein he at- 

 tempts to excite the French Court to declare openly and immediately in 

 favor of America. Heard there were letters at Nantes announcing Mr. 

 Ramsey's safe arrival at Baltimore. To make France jealous of the 

 Colonies it is reported that letters taken from American vessels state that 

 North America promised to the West India Islands and those of Mar- 

 tinico that if they would assist them with warlike stores North America 

 would, if successful, in turn help them to throw off the yoke of France. 

 Burgoyne occupied Ticonderoga after the Americans evacuated it. A. 

 L. 3 p. XLIV, 17. 



From Hennet. 1777. August 25. Paris. 



Advises Franklin as to date of delivery of the order for 4,000 sabres. 

 Proposes to supply other arms, such as lances, pikes, etc. A. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) LXI, 117b. 



FroTn J. Ingen Housz. 1777. August 26. Paris. 



Making an appointment to dine with Franklin. A. L. S. i p. 



VI, 208. 



From Galland. 1777. August 27. Luneville. 



His military career; desires to serve in the American army; his reasons 

 for wishing this application and Franklin's answer to remain a secret. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) VI, 209. 



From Chariot. 1777. August 27. Paris. 



Introduces himself as the nephew of the former chief of the War 

 Department and begs Franklin to appoint an hour when he may call 

 upon him. L. in 3d P. I p. VI, 210. 



From D. Martin. 1777. August 28. La Rochelle. 



Gives an account of his voyage ; asks for a loan ; at present detained at 

 the Royal Hospital ; as soon as he is able will wait on Franklin for his 

 orders. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) VI, 211. 



