Letters to Benjamin Franklin 297 



From James Bedout. 1777. September 24. Bordeaux. 



Disappointed that Franklin could not grant his request for a com- 

 mission as he has been at great expense in fitting out his sloop for 

 cruising; is determined to sail straight for New England under Dutch 

 colors in hopes that Congress will grant him the desired commission; 

 begs for a letter of recommendation. A. L. S. i p. VII, 52. 



From Baron de Benyowsky. 1777. September 25. Versailles. 



Asking Franklin to give the bearer a letter of recommendation so that 

 after his arrival he may find military employment. Hopes to meet 

 Franklin soon for his revenge at chess. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



VII, 53. 



From William Lee. 1777. September 26. Holland. 



Copy of letter of August 25th (XLIV, 17). Fears the letters be- 

 tween them are being intercepted. Received the report that Boston and 

 Philadelphia are captured, but this is not verified. A. L. 4 p. 



XLIV, 18. 



From John Baynes. [1777.] September 26. Paris. 



Informing him of a safe opportunity to send his letter to London. 

 A. L. S. I p. XLI, 118. 



From A[lex.] Fendrich. 1777. September 27. 



The bearer is a native of Strasbourg; desires to serve as a volunteer 

 on an American vessel. A. L. S. i p. VII, 54. 



From Ra[lpli] Izard. 1777. September 30. Paris. 



Acknowledging the receipt of the commission and instructions from 

 Congress. A. L. S. i p. VII, 56. 



From Abbe Bert de Majan. 1777. October i. Molsheim. 



Begs for news of his brother, w^hom they have not heard from since 

 his departure ; asks that the enclosed letter may be forwarded to him. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) VII, 57- 



From I. MacMahon. 1777. October i. Military School. 



Recommends to Franklin a clergyman who has received a letter from 

 Ireland to be forwarded to Albany in America and desires to know 

 the best way of sending, it. A. L. S. I p. VII, 58. 



