Letters to Benjamin Franklin 411 



From John Guy Gautier. 1778. May 2. Barcelona. 



His interest in the Colonies and his best wishes for their success. 

 Applies for the position of Consul-General in the province of Catalonia; 

 his knowledge of various languages and his general fitness for the 

 position; refers him to Mr. Grand for his connections and reputation. 

 A. L. S. 3 p. IX, no. 



From Pere [Joseph Etienne] Bertier. 1778. May 3. Paris. 



Acknowledging the receipt of Franklin's book. Asking Franklin's 

 protection for a young soldier who desires to serve the republic. Ap- 

 pointment of Mr. Pringle as non-resident member of the Academy. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. (In French.) IX, in. 



From Marniquel. 1778. May 3. Charleville. 



Asking him to refund a certain sum of money which he lent to 

 Lieutenant Selin for his journey to Passy three years before. A. L. S. 

 2 p. (In French.) IX, 112. 



From Beroard Rochette. 1778. May 3. Grenoble. 



Asking that he might be given the management of a printing house 

 in the name and at the expense of the Colonies. A. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) IX, 113. 



From James Moylan. 1778. May 4. L'Orient. 



Arrival of the schooner Milford, Captain Blackwell, from Rappa- 

 hannock river in Virginia, bringing news that the new levies were com- 

 pleted and that they were to march in a few days to General Washing- 

 ton's camp, about sixteen miles from Philadelphia; the people in good 

 spirits and the army pretty well clothed; all ports blocked by English 

 frigates. A. L. S. i p. IX, 114. 



From John Seaward. 1778. May 4. Brest. 



Arrived in port with the ship Lord Chatham ; what steps have been 

 taken; if the vessel is to be sold would be glad of Franklin's orders. 

 A. L. S. I p. IX, 115. 



