Letters to Benjamin Franklin 453 



From Harriott Heathcote. 1778. July 3. St. Omer. 



Recalls to Franklin's memory the great civility her mother received, 

 when in Philadelphia, from the late Mrs. Franklin; desires some news 

 of the welfare of Miss Franklin. A. L. S. i p. X, 90. 



From John Bondfield to The American Commissioners. 

 1778. July 4. Bordeaux. 



Arrival of Captain Barry, in the Union, from Edenton. Wilful 

 misconduct of the pilots situated at the passes on the Carolina coast. 

 M. de Sartine's offer to aid in the fitting out of armed vessels. Mr. 

 James Willing headed the party which cut off the English settle- 

 ments on the Mississippi. News of other arrivals. A. L. S. 3 p. 



X, 91. 

 Fro7n Arthur Middleton. 1778. July 4. Charleston. 



Introducing Alexander Gillon, Esq., a gentleman who has accepted 

 the commission of commodore to oblige the state of South Carolina; 

 he needs no other recommendation than the fact of his having given up his 

 own independence to assist in establishing that of America. A. L. S. 

 I p. X, 93. 



From Junker [Censor Royal]. 1778. July 4. Paris. 



Desire on the part of le Sieur Gross to enter the service of the United 

 States in the capacity of surgeon; his past experience; his refusal of 

 other offers in order to serve America; he has a sister living in Phila- 

 delphia. A. L. S. I p. (In French.) X, 94. 



From [De] Lafrete. 1778. July 5. Magnauville. 



Concerning the affairs of Messrs. Veuve Lalanne et fils, relative to 

 the ship Esperance, unlawfully captured and conducted to New York; 

 has an interest in this vessel, therefore joins in begging Franklin's 

 counsel and protection. Courteous messages from his wife. L. S. 2 p. 

 (In French.) X, 95. 



From De La Faye. 1778. July 6. Rocquencourt. 



The nephew of Abbe Tailhie, desires exceedingly to make a voyage 

 to America, and for this purpose, desires letters of introduction, that 

 he may not arrive there quite unknown. Messages from Monsieur and 

 Madame de Boisroger and Mile, de Pontenil and their wish to have 

 him visit them in the summer. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) X, 96. 



