320 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From H[enr]y Grand. 1777. December 16. Nantes. 



Expressing his keen appreciation of Franklin's kindness in signing 

 himself his " affectionate friend," and thanking him warmly for the 

 letters of recommendation. A. L. S. 2 p. VII, 150. 



From S[ilas] Deane. 1777. December 16. Paris. 



Has seen Sir George Grand. Begs Franklin to make his excuses to 

 Count Maillebois as he is too pressed with business to go out that after- 

 noon, and tell him that he has not forgotten the case of M. de la Brosse. 

 Desires Franklin and M. Chaumont to call on him on their return from 

 dinner. A. L. S. 2 p. VII, 151. 



Frojn Millon. 1777. December 17. Paris. 



Expressing his sincere appreciation of Franklin's " Constitution of 

 Pennsylvania"; in reading it, thought of several points which he wrote 

 down and sends herewith. [8 p.] A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) 



VII, 152. 



From Eliz[abe]th Wright. 1777. December 17. London. 



Thanking him for his kind letter in favor of Mr. Piatt who is most 

 grateful for Franklin's offer; a worthy man has paid the money to Mr. 

 Piatt and accepted a bill on Franklin. A. L. S. i p. VII, 153. 



From John Webb. 1777. December 17. London. 



Ingratitude he has met w^ith for his past services; reasons for remain- 

 ing in Dunkirk after receiving Franklin's remittance; obliged to give 

 his clothes to Captain Cunningham's deserters for fear of worse con- 

 sequences should he refuse ; can neither go back nor forward unless 

 Franklin helps him. A. L. S. i p. VII, 154. 



From A. Y. Ameloo, P. Wittentrin and F. and A. Dubbeldemutt. 

 1777. December 17. London. 



Concerning the ship Chester and her cargo; no one has the least in- 

 terest in her except the Republic of Holland ; begs Franklin to name some 

 one in Charleston to care for their interests; begs for the restitution and 

 compensation due them by incontestable right. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) VII, 155. 



