Letters to Benjamin Franklin 467 



From John Ayres to The American Commissioners. 

 1778. July 29. Bordeaux. 



Announcing his arrival from Boston with a packet for their Ex- 

 cellencies; unable to deliver it himself owing to illness, so sends it 

 by a trust-worthy hand. Has a commission as captain in the Continental 

 navy if his services are desired. A. L. S. i p. X, 155. 



From Pelletier. 1778. July 29. Paris. 



Enclosing a plan for founding alms houses or state institutions for 

 the indigent and homeless. A. L. S. 2 p. and Diss. 15 p. (In 

 French.) XLIX, 15. 



From J[ean] Holker. 1778. July 30. Rouen. 

 At M. Lalanne's request, recommends the bearer, M. le Baron de 

 Reuschenberg to Franklin's kind notice. L. S. i p. (In French.) 



X, 156. 



From Sieulanne. 1778. July 30. Santa Cruz de TenerifEe. 



Copies of his letters to and from M. Cologan and to Franklin, con- 

 cerning the arrest of his vessel by order of theGovernor of the Canaries; 

 this vessel was the English brigantine, the Countess of Moreton, which 

 he was conducting to Martinique by order of Captain Cunningham; 

 reasons given for the detention of this vessel; desires Franklin to use 

 his influence with the Court of Spain to obtain indemnity for his en- 

 forced delay and satisfaction for the insults offered to Captain Cunning- 

 ham and to the flag. L. 8 p. (In French.) X, i^^Yz. 



From Philip Hancock. 1778. July 30. Amsterdam. 



Has come to Paris to inform him of past proceedings and to pro- 

 cure instructions for the future; has information to impart that was 

 judged imprudent to be sent by letter. A. L. S. i p. X, 157. 



From Abraham Whipple. 1778. July 31. Paimboeuf. 



Reasons for his delay in sailing; acknowledging Franklin's favors 

 of the 13th and i6th insts. ; has written Captain Tucker to join him with 

 the Boston and to Captain Simpson to fit the Ranger for sea with all 

 possible despatch. His cargo and provisions on board and his men 

 in good health and high spirits; hopes to pay his respects to the 

 Guernsey and Jersey privateers. L. S. 2 p. X, 159. 



