Letters to Benjamin Franklin 293 



From Beaumont, Comtesse de Feillens. 1777. September 9. Paris. 



Desires a position in the American army for the son of a French 



officer; sure that he will prove satisfactory in every respect. A. L. S. 



2 p. (In French.) VII, 25^. 



From Le Camus Guitton. 1777. September 10. Chatellerault. 



Has three sons, whom she wishes to put into the American service. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) VII, 26. 



From Duclaux. 1777. September 10. Lyon. 



Desires to enter the American service. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



VII, 27. 

 From Estourneau de Latouche. 



1777. September 10. St. Jean-d'Augely. 



Desires to obtain the command of an American regiment ; wishes to 

 know the price. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) VII, 28. 



From Derneux de Brie. 



1777. September 10. Chateau de Brie, Comte de Foix. 



Offers his services and desires, if possible, to obtain a company in the 

 new levies that M. de Bretigney is recruiting under Franklin's protection. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) VII, 29. 



From BegOUgne. 1777. September 12. Limoges. 



The " war of the Bostonians " opens a possible career to him ; desires 

 to become a surgeon in the American army and to procure a salary from 

 the moment of embarking. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) VII, 30. 



From Lamb[er]t Wickes. 1777. September 12. St. Malo. 



The Admiralty very pressing in their insistance on his departure ; fears 

 he will have to sail before the arrival of Franklin's despatches ; disposi- 

 tion to be made of the Dolphin. A. L. S. I p. VII, 31. 



Fro/n Marquis de Puysegur and de Carmainville. 



1777. September 12. 



Asking for a letter of introduction for their friend, M. de Carriere, 

 who is going to America. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) LXII, 20. 



