Letters to Benjamin Franklin 395 



From Fran[ci]s Coffyn to The American Commissioners. 



1778. April 13. Dunkirk. 



Has just learned that Mr. Deane has left Paris; desires orders as 

 to the providing for American prisoners and seamen who may, in future, 

 arrive at Dunkirk. Congratulating Mr. Adams on his safe arrival in 

 France. A. L. S. i p. IX, 36. 



From Serrier. 1778. April 13. Damvillers. 



Desiring to know Franklin's remedy for dropsy, which he has read 

 about in the newspapers; one of his parishoners has been a sufiferer 

 from the disease for twenty-eight years. In exchange for this important 

 service, will bestow on Franklin the title of benefactor. A. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) IX, 37. 



From Prince Mostouski. 1778. April 13. Paris. 



Desires a personal interview; begs him to name the day and hour. 

 L. in 3d P. I p. (In French.) IX, 38. 



From Jacques von Dohren to The American Commissioners. 

 1778. April 13. Hamburg. 



Offers his services to the Republic in case the Commissioners see fit 

 to establish an agency at Hamburg; advantages resulting from such an 

 office; should this idea meet with their approval, has a plan for the es- 

 tablishment of an American depot at Hamburg. A. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) IX, 39. 



From Jona[than] Williams, Jr., to The American Commissioners. 



1778. April 14. Nantes. 



The Duchesse de Grammont set sail on the 7th inst. Question of 

 paying wages to a French sailor who escaped from prison after being 

 taken in the Lexington. A. L. S. 3 p. XXXVII, 146. 



From Rod[olp]h Valltravers. 1778. April 14. Bienne. 



Desires news of the safe arrival of certain important letters. Trusts 

 the treaty between France and America does not preclude Great Britain 

 forever from proper connection with the States. Suggests an alliance 

 between the thirteen Cantons and the thirteen United States. His plan 

 for eliminating poverty in the United States. A. L. S. 4 p. 



IX, 40. 



