350 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Arnold. 1778, January 14. Metz. 



Asking for news of his brother, Francois Arnold, who went to Amer- 

 ica during the war between France and England; afterward remained 

 there as Secretary to the Commissary at Quebec; a soldier of his name is 

 serving in the American army; if it be his brother, desires to join him. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) VIII, 35. 



From Rodolph Valltravers. 1778. January 15. Lyon. 



Informing Franklin that he has forwarded him a book entitled " Sim- 

 lerus de Rebus publicis Helvetiorum." A. L. S. I p. VIII, 36. 



From De Marion Bresillac. 1778. January 15. Castelnaudary. 



Desires to enter the American army. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



VIII, 37. 



From Due de Moussefat. 1778. January 15. Paris. 



Recommending M. Esckhout, a young surgeon. A. L. S, i p. (In 

 French.) LXII, 86. 



From Hennet. 1778. January 16. Paris. 



Has received no notice of the arrival of the sabres at Nantes, where 

 they were sent at Franklin's request; desires payment for the rifles. 

 Proposition of the manager of a foundry to furnish cannon, etc., or to 

 send his son to America to conduct the business. A. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) VIII, 38. 



From de Belsague. 1778. January 16. Saint Omer. 



Desires to make other arrangements in case Franklin cannot procure 

 him employment suitable to his rank. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



VIII, 39- 



From de Villepatour. 1778. January 16. Paris. 



Desiring to know if Chevalier Duplessis distinguished himself during 

 the late victories in America in such a manner that he received a present 

 of two horses from Congress in recognition of his bravery; if true, will 

 endeavor to procure " La Croix de St. Louis " for this young man. L. 

 S. 2 p. (In French.) VIII, 40. 



