Letters to Benjamin Franklin 403 



From Sir George Grand. 1778. April 24. Amsterdam. 



Favorable disposition shown towards the loan the United States de- 

 sires to negotiate; other money matters. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



IX, 73. 



FroTH Bersoll. 1778. April 24. Brest. 



Concerning the prize-ship, Lord Chatham, and the proper steps for 

 him to take in the matter, A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) IX, 75. 



From James Harriman. 1778. April 24. Florence. 



Applying for the post of Consul for the United States at Florence 

 and Leghorn. L. S. 3 p. LX, 70. 



From Lucas de Boismauger. 1778. April 24. Caudebec. 



Desires some employment in the present war. A. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) IX, 76. 



From D'Isle de Lamothe. 1778. April 24. Brest. 



His brother, having entered the service of the Colonies, was taken 

 prisoner in November and carried to Fort St. Augustine; begs Frank- 

 lin to procure his exchange as soon as possible. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) IX, 77. 



From Ra[lph] Izard. 1778. April 25. Paris. 



Astonished to find himself so often obliged to ask for those assurances 

 that would justify Franklin's conduct to him ; the cautious manner 

 in which the departure of Mr. Deane and Mr. Gerard was concealed 

 from those who had a right to know of it. Begs Franklin not to 

 amuse him with further promises or excuses, but either give him the 

 explanation or refuse it outright. A. L. S. 3 p. IX, 78. 



From Christian A. Tilebein. 1778. April 25. Barcelona. 



Offering his services as Consul for the United States at Barcelona 

 and in Majorca. L. S. 4 p. LX, 76. 



From Franklin Laboureau. 1778. April 25. Paris. 



Acknowledging the gracious reception Franklin wished to tender 

 herself and her husband ; desires to know if he can see her on a certain 

 day and hour. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) IX, 79. 



