484 Letters to Benjamin Franklin 



From Chevalier de Berny. 1778. August 25. Strasbourg. 



The sixth letter he has written, begging to know if Franklin re- 

 ceived his book, entitled " L'ccil du Maitre." A. L. S. 2 p. (In 

 French.) XI, 85. 



From Clouet. 1778. August 25. Paris. 



Enclosing a packet for M. Fouquet, employed in America in the 

 manufacture of powders and saltpetre; encloses six pamphlets on the 

 method of making saltpetre. A. L. S. i p. XI, 86. 



From Peter Collas. 1778. August 25. Nantes. 



His immediate departure to Boston, where he hopes to meet with 

 Franklin's worthy sister and her amiable daughter. His gratitude 

 for numberless favors shown him by Franklin with whose family he 

 has the honor to be connected by marriage. A. L. S. i p. XI, 87. 



From Tho[ma]s Read to The American Commissioners. 



1778. August 25. Nantes. 



His vessel cleaned and nearly fitted out; if there is no urgent need 

 of his returning home at once, desires to cruise for three months in 

 the Mediterranean ; believes he could cover expenses and something 

 over; his knowledge of those waters; would need a French or English 

 pass. A. L. S. 2 p. XI, 88. 



From Mollier, Poincheval et BruUey. 1778. August 25. Rouen. 



Destined by their parents for the law; their enthusiasm for America; 

 their earnest wish to become her citizens, but they feel that the chances 

 of succeeding there would be greater if Franklin would grant them 

 his protection. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XI, 83. 



From Trottier. 1778. August 25. Tours. 



If it is the intention of the United States to establish commercial 

 agencies in the principal cities of France, they could not find a more 

 suitable person than himself. A. L. S. 4 p. (In French.) XI, 89. 



