Letters to Benjamin Franklin 355 



From Dufourny de Villiers. 1778. January 24. Paris. 



Encloses a memoir to be forwarded to Congress if Franklin approves ; 



his desire to become a citizen of Philadelphia. A. L. S. 3 p. (In 



French.) VIII, 60. 



From Rev. Erhard Christien Hechtfischer. 



1778, January 25. Ickelheim, near Windsheim. 



Rejoices at the success of the American arms; his countrymen of Ans- 

 pach unwilling to fight against the Americans. Desires to emigrate to 

 the United States. A. L. S. 2 p. LIX, 87. 



From [Capt.] de Franval. 1778. January 25. Paris. 



His brother uneasy at receiving no answer to his letter to Franklin 

 written three weeks before, inclosing an important receipt; begs that 

 it may be returned to him at once. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



VIII, 61. 



From J. B. Junck. 1778. January 25. Luxembourg. 



Desire on the part of certain iron founders and workmen skilled in 

 every trade, to settle in America, and pursue their various callings ; con- 

 cerning a grant of land and privileges; being Catholics, they wish to 

 know if their religion may be practiced openly. A. L. S. 4 p. (In 

 Latin.) VIII, 62. 



From Comte de Montagnac. 1778. January 26. Nevers. 



Enclosing a prospectus of a history of the Marechal de Turenne, 

 which he expects to publish shortly; desires to dedicate it to General 

 Washington ; wishes to know how many copies he shall retain for the 

 United States. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



Dedication and prospectus of a new history of the Marechal de 

 Turenne. 7 p. VIII, 63. 



From Van den Yver & Co. 1778. January 26. Amsterdam. 



Desires to open a business connection with Franklin. A. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) VIII, 64. 



From Arthur Lee. 1778. January 27. Chaillot. 



Begging Franklin to revise and certify the enclosed state of facts in 

 order to prevent painful disputes. Color of roots of trees and plants 

 when deprived of light. A. L. in 3d P. i p. VIII, 65. 



