368 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From M[ichael] Hillegas. 1778. February 24. Yorktown. 



The bearer, the Baron de Holtzendorff, not having obtained the 

 service he expected is returning to France. Acknowledging Franklin's 

 favors of January 23d, 1777, per Mr. Lutterloh to whom he will show 

 all the civilities in his power. A. L. S. i p. VIII, 130. 



From Arthur Lee. 1778. February 25. Chaillot. 



Desiring Franklin's presence, the next day, to superintend the ex- 

 amination of the public papers of the late Thomas Morris; desires to 

 get away to Germany as soon as possible. L. in 3d P. i p. 



VIII, 131. 



From La Goaner & Co. 1778. February 25. La Coruna. 



Concerning the seizure of the funds by the Commander-General of 

 the Province; enclosing a copy of all their accounts with Captain Con- 

 yngham; news of the cargo of the Black Prince; feasibility of selling 

 prizes in the above port. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) VIII, 132. 



From Arthur Lee to Franklin and Deane. 



1778. February 26. Chaillot. 



The return of their despatches by Mr. Simeon Deane is an event 

 from which great public consequences may flow; hurt at not being con- 

 sulted in the matter; points out unpleasant results of this step; desires 

 a consultation on the subject. A. L. S. 2 p. VIII, 133. 



From Arthur Lee. 1778. February 26. Chaillot. 



Making an appointment to meet Dr. Franklin and Mr. Deane the 

 following day. A. L. in 3d P. i p. VIII, 134. 



From Boux. 1778. February 26. Nantes. 



Difficulties in the way of his taking passage at once; little difference 

 he has had with Captain Nicholson; kindness of Mr. Williams who 

 wrote Dr. Franklin the enclosed letter on his behalf. Desires a small ad- 

 vance of the amount due him to pay his current expenses. A. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) VIII, 135. 



