Letters to Benjamin Franklin 329 



From Chevalier de Beauteville. [1777?] 



Gives an extract from a letter written to him by Abbe d'Aydie con- 

 cerning a young nobleman, M. d'Abzac, who wishes to go to America 

 and serve under La Fayette. Asks if Franklin can give this young 

 man a passport and a letter of recommendation. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) XLIV, 264. 



From Le Begue de Presle. [1777?] 



Account of how the Board House, at Purfleet, was struck by light- 

 ning and what damage was done, mostly to the roof of the building. 

 After the accident the lightning rods on the roof were found to have 

 a round copper knob or cap at the top, instead of being sharply pointed 

 as recommended. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XLIX, 20. 



From [Pere Joseph Etienne] Bertier. [1777?] 



Desiring to serve in the American army. A. L. S. i p. (In 

 French.) XLI, 131. 



From Pere [Joseph Etienne] Bertier. [1777?] 



Inquires if he has any news of M. de Fleury a French officer in the 

 service of the United States. A. N. in 3d P. i p. LXX, 27a. 



From de Bretigney to The American Commissioners. [1777.] 



Is a captain of infantry with rank of lieutenant colonel; proposes to 

 bring to America, at his own expense, ten officers, also to fit out a troop 

 to be commanded by these officers. M. de Beaumarchais endorses him. 

 Mem. I p. (In French.) LXII, 13a. 



From Brisson. [Circa 1777.] 



Offers to supply Congress with flint stones for use by the American 

 troops. 



A. E. by Franklin thanking him for his offer and promising to send 

 it to Congress. L. i p. (In French.) XLII, 97. 



From W[illia]m Carmichael. [1777?] Wednesday — . 



Sends substance of Lord Chatham's motion. A. L. S. i p. 



XLIII, I53« 



