Letters to Benjamin Franklin 375 



From Jno. Emery. 1778. March 11. Bilbao. 



The case of Captain James Babson ; his prizes were restored by the 

 French; injustice of this; will compensation be made Captain Babson 

 for his loss? A. L. S. i p. VIII, 163. 



From Peter Le Poole. 1778. March 12. Amsterdam. 



Sends a copy of two commissions delivered to him by the respective 

 Governors of Virginia and North Carolina, as their agent for re- 

 ceiving and selling. Begs to be allowed to forward his letters undef 

 Franklin's care to friends in America. Desires news of two brigantines, 

 in which he has an interest. A. L. S. 2 p. VIII, 164. 



From de Gruff y. 1778. March 12. Paris. 



His proposed visit to America. Takes advantage of the Comte de 

 Conway's recommendation to offer his services to Franklin. A. L. S. 

 2 p. (In French.) VIII, 165. 



From J[onathan] Williams, [Jr.]. 1778. March 12. Nantes. 



Sending two of Franklin's banker's books, which he found among 

 his papers. A. L. S. 1 p. XXXVII, 135. 



FroTn [C. G. F.] D[umas] to The American Commissioners. 

 1778. March 13. The Hague. 



Extracts from ministerial despatches concerning European affairs; 

 trouble between Austria and Bavaria; war-like preparations; rumored 

 war between Turkey and Russia. Desires to know what he must 

 say if questioned concerning Mr. J. P. Merkle and his enterprise. 

 Acknowledging Mr. Wm. Lee's favor of the 8th inst. ; will publish 

 his good news in the Gazette. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XXXIX, 23. 



From Rod[olp]h Valltravers. 1778. March 13. Bienne. 



Has received no intimation that his six previous letters to Franklin 

 arrived safely. Warns him against the five bribed and bribing emis- 

 saries sent by England to make a show of transacting peace; results 

 to be expected should America reject proposals of reconciliation. 

 Sketches the indemnification England ought to grant. Laughs at the 

 dreaded alliance between France and America; no ally in need of 

 protection was ever benefitted by France. A. L. S. 4 p. VIII, 166. 



