296 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From de Beaubourg. 1777. September 20. Paris. 



Writes to procure for a young gentleman a position as officer in the 

 American army. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) VII, 46. 



From R[odolp]h Valltravers. 1777. September 21. Bienne. 



Electrical experiments exhibited at Zurich by the Chevalier de Volta 

 of Como. Contemptuous treatment of the republics of Switzerland by 

 the present rulers of Great Britain ; encloses the fruit of this neglect ; 

 adds to it a copy of verses sent by Voltaire to the Comte de Vergennes. 

 His Excellency to proceed to Venice to secure that republic in the Bour- 

 bonian interest; Portugal already secured. Attitude of Russia toward 

 Hanover. Proofs of the Emperor's aversion to republics. Franklin's 

 adversaries now crowing over Burgoyne's success in Canada. A. L. S. 

 3 p. VII, 47. 



Frojn deLaFaye. 1777. September 21. Roquencourt Castle. 



Introducing M. Ponteney, of Auxonne, who wishes to confer with 

 Franklin and Deane about supplies for the troops in America. A. N. 

 in 3d P. 2 p. (In French.) LXX, 89. 



From Sam[uel] Nicholson. 1777. September 21. Nantes. 



Arrival of the Dolphin at Nantes; permission given to Capt. Brown 

 to refit her and then to depart the port as soon as that is completed. A 

 Guernsey privateer cruising outside the mouth of the river which they 

 say has taken several vessels coming from South Carolina ; the new ship 

 going on very well; Mr. Williams's presence much needed. A. L. S. 

 3 p. VII, 48. 



From F[elix] A[ntonio] Castrioto. 1777. September 22. Paris. 



Concerning certain pamphlets brought from Holland according to 

 agreement which will be delivered to Franklin. A. L. S. i p. VII, 49. 



From Marquis de Luce-Seillans. 1777. September 24. Paris. 



Asking Franklin to endorse a bill of exchange that he may carry out 

 his projects at once; begs Franklin to give at the same time the promised 

 letter of recommendation. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) VII, 51. 



