Letters to Benjamin Franklin 419 



From Courtney Melmoth. 1778. May 12. Paris. 



Asking for the loan of fifteen more guineas and promising to re- 

 pay the entire debt in a short time; he and Mrs. Melmoth ready to 

 start for England in a day or two; begs him to keep the fact a secret. 

 A. L. S. 2 p. 



Franklin's answer enclosed. Inconvenience he experienced in favor- 

 ing him with the fifty guineas; relies on his honor and punctuality 

 for a speedy repayment; sorry to hear that his trip to England must 

 be kept secret. A. Dr. of L. i p. IX, 152. 



From John Bondfield to The American Commissioners. 



1778. May 12. Bordeaux. 



Concerning an offer made to Mr. Livingston of a vessel to be com- 

 pletely fitted out and armed, provided they will grant a commission; 

 advance in rank this will give Mr. Livingston on his arrival in Amer- 

 ica. A. L. S. I p. IX, 153. 



From Comte de Milly. 1778. May 12. Paris. 



Asking his protection for M. Douson, a surgeon of talent, who de- 

 sires employment in the armies of the Americans. A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) IX, 154. 



From Marquis de Cosse. 1778. May 12. Paris. 



Recommending M. de Masson ; his knowledge of politics and fa- 

 miliarity with various languages. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



IX, 155. 



From Gabriel and Pierre Bouffe and Louis Guillaume Le Veillard. 

 1778. May 12. Paris. 



Requesting Dr. Franklin to purchase land for them, near Phila- 

 delphia. Mem. 2 p. (In French.) XLII, lOO. 



From [C. G. F.] D[umas] to The American Commissioners. 

 1778. May 12. The Hague. 



Has induced certain Dutch merchants, friends of his, to send a 

 vessel directly to America. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



XXXIX, 31. 



