480 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From E. Hinman. 1778. August 19. Brest. 



Arrived at Brest on the 17th and embarked on board the Provi- 

 dence, frigate, Captain Whipple; expects a speedy and safe passage. L. 

 S. I p. XI, 63. 



From [Sir George] Grand. 1778. August 20. Amsterdam. 



Acknowledging his favor of the 7th inst. ; sums he has paid out at 

 Franklin's request; praises Mr. Hancock as the most honest man he 

 ever knew. Concerning the purchase of cannon and the difficulty 

 of transporting them. Sends a letter from the good Hutton, that angel 

 of peace; number of Franklin's friends at Amsterdam. A. L. S. 3 p. 

 (In French.) XI, 64. 



From [Jean-Pierre] Berenger. 1778. August 20. Lausanne. 



Franklin's approval of his History of Geneva and his offer to aid 

 him in his project of writing a History of the Thirteen United States; 

 sent him a letter on this subject but received no answer. The books 

 of reference he has at his disposal ; begs for any manuscripts which 

 may assist his purpose; his plan to send his work to Franklin from 

 time to time and receive his advice and criticisms; desires information 

 about the best maps. Encloses two printed letters showing the reasons 

 why he was banished from his country. A. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XI, 65. 



From Peter Fred [eric] k Dobree to The American Commissioners. 

 1778. August 20. Nantes. 



Hears that he is accused of being a spy; desires to meet his accuser 

 face to face and refute the falsehood. A. L. S. 2 p. XI, 46. 



From Charriere. 1778. August 21. Cossonay. 



Desires to know what inducements are held out to people who 

 want to settle in the United States. L. S. 3 p. (In French.) 



XI, 66. 

 From G. Tasink. 1778. August 21. Plymouth. 



Sending a letter to Franklin from his friend M. Gambie de la Plaigne. 

 Begs Franklin to honor him with his protection and confidence and 

 recommend him at the French Court. A. L. S. 2 p. (In French.) 



XI, 67. 



