Letters to Benjamin Franklin 349 



From Rod[olp]h Valltravers. 1778. January 10. Lyon, 



England will listen to no intercession. Congratulates him on the 

 successes in America. His plan for establishing a public bank in France 

 impracticable. Has to retrieve his private fortune which has been much 

 impaired during his ten years' public services. Sends Franklin an elec- 

 trical pistol which discharges inflammable air with great force. A. L. 

 S. 4 p. VIII, 29. 



/^row Courtney Melmoth. 1778. January 11. Paris. 



M. Dubourg and M. Jeuneux very anxious for Franklin to inspect 

 some electrical instruments. A. L. S. I p. VIII, 30. 



From I. Gosum. 1778. January 11. Liege. 



Begging Franklin to honor him with his orders for arms. A. L. S. 



1 p. (In French.) VIII, 32. 



From De Lor. 1778. January 11, a La Flecne. 



Introducing the Lieutenant-General of the Presidial of La Fleche, 

 where for the last three months he has been working in experimental 

 physics. His pleasure at the success of the American arms. A. L. S. 



2 p. (In French.) V, 12. 



From Ralph Izard. 1778. January 13. Paris. 



Enclosing the Gazette Extraordinary which gives an account of the 

 evacuation of Mud Island and Red Bank; expects news of great im- 

 portance from the tenor of Howe's letter. A. L. in 3d P. i p. 



VIII, 34. 



From Desparbez. 1778. January 13. Luneville. 



Request for employment in Boston. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



LXII, 34. 



From Lt. General Forget De Baris. 1778. January 13. Borgonville. 



Introduces Monsieur Gillot, of German Lorraine, who wishes a 

 commission in the army. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) LXII, 3. 



From Gullet du Pugieu. 1778. January 13. Lyon. 



Intends to go to America with his small fortune. Asks how to get 

 there, etc. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) LX, 109. 



