452 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Fairholme and Luther. 1778. July 3. Isle de Re. 



No answer received to their two letters, announcing the arrival at Isle 

 de Re of an English prize, and offering to act for Congress in this 

 and similar matters; desire the necessary orders. A. L. S. i p. 



X, 87. 



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

 1778. July 3. The Hague. 



Account of loan greatly exaggerated. Communicated the treaty to 

 M. Van Berkel and to the Chief Burgomaster of Amsterdam; their 

 high opinion of it. Has made good use of the papers they sent as 

 shown by the enclosed newspaper cuttings. Delighted at the safe ar- 

 rival of the Deane as his dear friend Mr. Carmichael is on board. A. 

 L. S. 2 p. (In French.) XXXIX, 38. 



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



1778. July 3. Passy. 



According to their orders has stopped the reparation of the arms at 

 Nantes. A. L. S. i p. XXXVII, 157. 



From Perrot and Boyer. 1778. July 3. Paris. 



Begging Franklin's acceptance of a dozen bottles of wine as a feeble 

 token of their regard and admiration; hopes they will prolong Frank- 

 lin's days. A short poem, representing America as resting, after their 

 struggle, under the shadow of the lilies of France. A. L. S. 3 p. (In 

 French.) X, 88. 



From Sam[ue]l Tucker to The American Commissioners. 



1778. July 3. L'Orient. 



Announcing his arrival in port; took four prizes; gives his reasons 

 for returning so soon ; the bearer. Lieutenant Livingston, will give 

 them a detailed account of the whole affair; disposition to be made 

 of the prisoners on board; regrets that, owing to ill health, Mr. 

 Livingston will not be able to remain with him. Sighted the English 

 fleet on June i6th. A. L. S. 3 p. X, 89. 



