294 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



Frotn Genlis. 1777. September 13. Paris. 



Recommending to Franklin La Clausse, who desires to enter the ser- 

 vice of Congress. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) VII, 32. 



From de Beauvais fils. 1777. September 13. Le Mans. 



Desires to obtain a place in the American army; necessity of keeping 

 this fact a secret from his family. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) VII, 33. 



From A. Rodolph Gruner. 1777. September 14. Paris. 



Desires to enter the service of the Colonies. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) VII, 34- 



i^ro/« Chevalier de Bermont. 1777. September 14. Vesoul. 



Offers his services ; his past military record ; desires to know what 

 would be his rank and salary. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) VII, 35. 



From Stephano, Baron de Bissy. 1777. September 14. Versailles. 



Concerning some wonderful discoveries he has made ; wishes Franklin 

 to test his latest invention for loading cannon ; the advantage this would 

 be to the Colonies; what he desires Congress to do for him. A. L. S. 

 4 p. (In French.) VII, 36. 



From Bulet. 1777. September 14. La Charite. 



His enthusiasm over the success of the Americans and his admiration 

 for the brave fellows; offers to. furnish the colonies with certain articles 

 necessary to their commerce or to their military operations. A. L. S. 

 3 p. (In French.) VII, 37. 



Fro?n Sam[uel] Nicholson. 1777. September 15. St. Malo. 



The departure of Captain Wickes accompanied by the Dolphin ; John- 

 ston afraid he will be obliged to leave the port of Morlaix; expects to 

 meet the Dolphin with the rest of his officers at Nantes. A. L. S. 

 2 p. VII, 38. 



From A. Rodolph Gruner. 1777. September 16. Paris. 



Urgent reasons why he desires an immediate answer to the request 

 in his letter of the 14th. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) VII, 39. 



