Letters to Benjamin Franklin 441 



From H. Archer to The American Commissioners. 



1778. June 14. Paris. 



Though a native of England, it is his wish to go to America and 

 enter into one of the regiments of horse; will be glad to serve at first 

 as a volunteer at his own expense. Inveighs against Great Britain; 

 expresses the greatest admiration for America. Proposes to wait on 

 Franklin in company with Baron de Ridberg. A. L. S. 3 p. X, 36. 



From Johann Wilhelm Harcken. 1778. June 15. Hamburg. 



Offers his services as clergyman. Asks free passage to America for 

 himself and family. A. L. S. 2 p. LIX, 62. 



From Abraham Whipple to The American Commissioners. 

 1778. June 15. Paimboeuf. 



Acknowledging their favor per Captain Jones; desires orders relative 

 to his prisoners ; his masts being prepared ; offers to carry arms and 

 clothing to the United States. L. S. i p. X, 37. 



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

 1778. June 16. The Hague. 



Question of presenting the treaty still pending; attitude of the Grand 

 Facteur. A. L. S. i p. (In French.) XXXIX, 36. 



From W[illia]m Bingham to Messrs. Franklin and Lee. 

 1778. June 16. St. Pierre. 



Surprised at receiving no information of the Treaty of Commerce 

 concluded between France and America. As agent for the United States 

 in the West Indies, cannot discharge his duties with any credit to him- 

 self or his country, if he is to be kept in ignorance of such important 

 information. A. L. S. 2 p. X, 38. 



From John Bondfield to The American Commissioners. 

 1778. June 16. Bordeaux. 



Captain Conyngham's arrival at Corunna from Cadiz, having cap- 

 tured four prizes on the way. The Jersey privateers still continue on 

 the coast of Spain ; news of other vessels. A. L. S. i p. X, 39. 



