4o8 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



lay was the loss of Captain Johnston and Captain Wickes and the 

 robbing of John Folgier; advise triplicate despatches. Their anxiety 

 to know the truth before they receive any proposals from Britain in 

 consequence of the scheme in Lord North's speech. The necessity of 

 their currency being supported in due credit, after which they can bid 

 defiance to Britain and all her German hirelings. A. L. S. James 

 Lovell. 3 p. (In duplicate.) IX, 99. 



From Chevalier de Berny. [1778. April ?] 



Sending Franklin his essay on the Ministry, the fruit of his residence 

 in various courts. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XLI, 88. 



From The Charity Association. 1778. April. Paris. 



Invitations to meetings of Charity Association for the assistance of 

 poor prisoners and for the liberation of prisoners in debt for the care 

 of their infants. Printed N. i p. LXXIII, 56. 



From W[illia]m Cooper, Jr. 1778. April. Bordeaux. 



Enclosing certain letters to be forwarded to their respective owners; 

 the letter of recommendation from the Hon. John Hancock, Esq., he 

 sends unsealed. A. L. S. i p. IX, 100. 



From Jh. Malibran. [1778. April.] 



Desires to know immediately if Franklin has received a letter from 

 Mr. Tillebein of Barcelona; would be flattered at receiving a brief 

 audience. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XLI, 62. 



From Chevalier de Monts. [1778. April,] 



With reference to a secret for writing with ink on linen and effacing 

 the writing at will. N. i p. (In French.) XLIV, 294. 



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

 Arrival of Mr. Hartley. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, 150. 



From Abbe Chalut. 1778. Friday, May i. 



Inviting Franklin to dine at his brother's house to meet an Ambassa- 

 dor who desires to see him. Mr. Adams and Franklin's grandson, are 

 also invited. L. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) XLIII, 148. 



