392 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



if that letter is conformable to their orders. [Copy of M. Schweig- 

 hauser's letter in French, enclosed.] A. L. S. 3 p. IX, 23. 



From J[onathan] Williams, Jr. 1778. April 8. Nantes. 



Concerning the unfortunate condition of Captain Collas, the husband 

 of Jenny Mecom, now a prisoner in England. His late indisposition; 

 expects to set out for Paris shortly. A. L. S. 2 p. XXXVII, 143. 



From Jona[tlian] Williams, Jr. 1778. April 8. Nantes. 



Introducing Mr. George Readhead, of South Carolina, and Mr. Craig, 

 of Philadelphia. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, 144. 



From [Col.] J[acques] de Roberdeau. 1778. April 8. 



His delay in answering Franklin's favor of February 21st due to 

 the mislaying of General Roberdeau's letter; sends it now. Congratu- 

 lations on the success of his endeavors for his country. A. L. S. 2 p. 



IX, 24. 



From Farry [?]. 1778. April 8. Chateauneuf. 



His experience as surgeon on his Majesty's ships; desires to be of 

 service to the American people; proposes certain conditions under which 

 he is willing to practice medicine in the Colonies. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) IX, 25. 



From J[onatlian] Williams, [Jr.]. 1778. April 9. Nantes. 



Begging his favorable attention to the request of the American cap- 

 tains for a convoy off the French coast. Constant applications for 

 wages and prize-money, by Frenchmen who served on board the Lexing- 

 ton. Mr. M [orris] sold what was brought in here and the money is 

 the Lord knows where. Wishes the Commissioners had given up what 

 was carried to their credit and taken the loss of Mr. M [orris] 's conduct 

 on themselves, it would have saved an infinity of credit which the 

 service has suffered. Question of Mr. William Lee having given 

 his appointment to Mr. Schweighauser; reasons why he resents this; 

 action he has taken in the matter. A. L. S. 3 p. XXXVII, 145. 



