384 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From John Ross. 1778. March 28. Nantes. 



Introducing Mr. John B. Paschen, a native of Hamburg, who desires 

 the honor of meeting the first Ambassador of the United States of Amer- 

 ica; assistance he has received from Mr. Paschen in his claim against the 

 city of Hamburg. A. L. S. 2 p. VIII, 203. 



From Du Mont. 1778. March 28. Paris. 



Thanking Franklin for the information he has given him ; if he con- 

 tinues his " History of the English Colonies," w'\\\ make use of it. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. (In French.) VIII, 177- 



From Ra[lph] Izard. 1778. March 29. Paris. 



Concerning the desirability of granting, to a certain man, a passport 

 to Italy. Disappointed at receiving no explanation on certain points 

 mentioned in his letter of January 30th, wherein he thought himself 

 injured. Desires to know if he is to expect any answer from the Com- 

 missioners to his letter of the 5th inst. A. L. S. 2 p. VIII, 204. 



From Wyss. 1778. March 29. Longwy. 



Request to enter the American army. A. L. S. 7 p. (In French.) 



LXII, 126 and 127. 



From de la Genetiere. 1778. March 29. Paris. 



A long account of misfortunes. To Franklin alone could he con- 

 fide his sorrow without shame, and beg for assistance. A. L. S. 4 p. 

 (In French.) VIII, 205. 



Fro7n John Bondfield to The American Commissioners. 

 1778. March 30. Bordeaux. 



Acknowledging his appointment as commercial agent for the Secret 

 Committee of Congress at the ports of Bayonne, Bordeaux, Rochefort 

 and La Rochelle; will observe all orders implicitly. A. L. S. i p. 



VIII, 206. 



From James Moylan. 1778. March 30. L'Orient. 



Capture by the frigate Oiseau of a privateer brig of sixteen guns be- 

 longing to London. Arrival of the ship Harmony Hall, loaded with 

 tobacco, rice, slaves, etc., from Newbern, North Carolina. A. L. S. 

 I p. VIII, 207. 



