290 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Pierre Trezarrieur (?). 1777. September 2. Alicante. 



Has heard that Congress thinks of establishing consulates in all the 

 ports of Spain; desires the post of Consul in Alicante. A. L. S. i p. 

 (In French.) VII, 3. 



From Soeur de Marcrany. 1777. September 2. Doullens. 



Writes on behalf of the nephew of one of the sisters who desires to 

 enter the American army; he belongs to a verj^ ancient family; has not 

 a sou to his name. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) VII, 4. 



From Larguier Des Bancels. 1777. September 2. Rochefort. 



Justice of the American cause; the hoped-for alliance between France 

 and the Colonies. His desire to emigrate to America and pursue the 

 business of commerce or agriculture. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) 



VII, 5. 



From James Bedout. 1777. September 2. Bordeaux. 



Is ready to sail ; renews his request for a commission. A. L. S. i p. 



VII, 6. 

 From de Lescun. 1777. September 2. Vannes. 



Has been told that Franklin is charged by Congress to procure officers 

 for the army; offers his services. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) VII, 8. 



From Comte de la Merville. 1777. September 2. St. Germain-en-Laye. 



Concerning his servant, Le Noir, who leaves him on the pretense that 

 Franklin has engaged him ; has too high an opinion of Franklin's honesty 

 to believe he would engage a servant wearing another man's livery. 

 A. L. S. I p. (In French.) VII, 8^. 



Fro w Abbe Vic [om]te de Tarride. 1777. Septembers. Beam. 



Appeals to him on behalf of the Vicomte de Tarride who sailed for 

 Boston a month before to aid the American cause. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) VII, 9. 



From William Day. 1777. September 3. Port Louis. 



Account of a cruise under the command of John Manley, Esq. ; cap- 

 tured nine prizes; expects to sail for America in eight days. A. L. S. 

 2 p. VII, 10. 



