Letters to Benjamin Franklin 425 



Manner in which a mutual, sincere friendship between the two re- 

 publics might be brought about; suggests several particular considera- 

 tions of true interest on both sides; offers his services to promote such 

 an alliance; for this he would need credentials and some pecuniary 

 assistance. A. L. S. 4 p. IX, 178. 



From P. Penet. 1778. May 17. Paris. 



Concerning the sale of the two vessels, Le Lion and le Due de 

 Choiseul. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) IX, 179. 



From Christ [ian] Stenger and William Stragham to The American 

 Commissioners. 1778. May 18. Brest. 



A petition from the captains of the Dolphin and Lord Chatham, 

 captured by Captain Jones, begging Franklin to procure their deliver- 

 ance; their families entirely dependent on their industry; the best 

 means to adopt, in order to secure their liberty. A. L. S. i p. 



IX, 180. 



From Ruault. 1778. May 18. Paris. 



Sending the large dictionary of the Academy and nine volumes of 

 Abbe de Mably's works. N. in 3d P. i p. (In French.) 



LXXI, 52. 



From Ferrand Dupuy. 1778. May 18. Paris. 



Requesting his intervention and assistance for a young man who 

 had volunteered his services to the United States and was taken prisoner 

 when his vessel was captured by the English on the voyage to Boston. 

 A. L S. 2 p. (In French.) LX, 35. 



From J. J. Defrancq. 1778. May 18. Orchimont. 



Begs Franklin to procure him some civil or military employment. L. S. 

 4 p. (In French.) LX, 102. 



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

 1778. May 18. Brest. 



Captain Jones has received a letter from Mr. Schweighauser who, 

 in consequence of one from Mr. Lee, claims the disposal of the prizes 

 sent into this port by the " Ranger." He informs Captain Jones that 



